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Joint executive plan moves a step closer
COUNCILLORS have given the thumbs up to a study which would see a joint chief executive taking charge of both Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils.
At last Wednesday's full meeting of Bromsgrove District Council, members agreed to allow officers to explore the feasibility of the joint appointment.
Earlier this month councillors on Redditch Borough Council also agreed to the study. The news that the two councils may share the same top officer was exclusively revealed in the Advertiser on March12. It was the latest in a long series of important stories brought to you by the local paper in the know.
| “I am delighted that we are going ahead with the investigation of this appointment, which would mean more efficient services for residents and will have a positive impact on council tax payers." | | Bromsgrove District Council’s leader, Roger Hollingworth |
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If the changes are given the final thumbs up they could see both authorities working closer together and, it is claimed, giving better value for money for residents.
Bromsgrove District Council's leader, Councillor Roger Hollingworth (Con-Alvechurch), said: "I am delighted that we are going ahead with the investigation of this appointment, which would mean more efficient services for residents and will have a positive impact on council tax payers.
"I want to reiterate that the feasibility study is simply to look at the possibility of appointing a joint chief executive - and whatever the result Redditch and Bromsgrove would stay as separate authorities."
The feasibility study will be overseen by a joint member board, comprising three councillors from each authority.
In Bromsgrove's case it will be Cllrs Roger Hollingworth and Michael Webb, for the Conservatives, and Peter McDonald, for Labour. The study is expected to be completed and reported back to both councils by the end of June. The changes could see initial savings of £50,000 a year as the chief executive's salary will be split between the two authorities. However, as time goes by, it is anticipated that the savings will increase significantly.
2:52pm Thursday 20th March 2008
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