RESOLVED:

1.  That the findings and recommendations from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge as set out at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report be noted.

2. That the approach to implementing the recommendations as set out in section 4 to the Cabinet report be approved.

The Chair presented the report which set out the feedback from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge.  He thanked all those involved in the review which had been useful for identifying areas for improvement.  The Cabinet noted the areas where the Council had performed well, including that the Council was well run with strong leadership and welcomed the recommendations for ways in which the Council could improve, which included developing a strong narrative for Merton which described the Council’s ambition for Merton’s people and place. 

RESOLVED:

1.  That the findings and recommendations from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge as set out at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report be noted.

2. That the approach to implementing the recommendations as set out in section 4 to the Cabinet report be approved.