The Leader of the Council introduced the report and stated that it contained a proposed response to the Productivity in Local Government request received by the Minister for Local Government in April 2024, including how the Council have transformed services; taken advantage of technology; reduced wasteful spending and explored barriers to progress. The Leader of the Council stated that, even though the administration in central government had changed, this was a useful summary of both business-as-usual and project work and how it aligns to Council priorities.

Members thanked officers for the report and it was raised that the response demonstrated how well the Council had managed its services and served residents and would be useful to the new administration.

RESOLVED: That the response to the request for a Productivity Plan be noted.