Well what a week! We have been in the media spotlight and I suspect this will continue for some time. I have been asked by local and national media about the proposal for a different leadership model and, my response, which I hope you may have read or heard, is that I fundamentally believe that the council is in a position of strength, and that we have all the strategic plans in place and can now focus on delivery and do what’s best for the people of Wiltshire. That is why the proposal makes the savings of £500,000 from the senior strategic posts and not from delivery posts elsewhere in the organisation.
I am also being asked, a lot, about who will lead the organisation. I am quite clear that the leadership of the council is the politicians who set the vision, direction and policies for the council, and that the corporate leadership team manages the plans and resources to deliver this vision.
The cabinet works closely with the corporate leadership team and this will continue. Together they will ensure that the 4 year business plan is delivered, the budget is managed and that we promote a culture that places our customer first, that focuses on communities and a can-do approach to everything we do.
The proposed new model will continue with this the close working arrangement and will provide clear and robust leadership.
Lots of you have submitted comments on the proposal, thank you for this feedback. The consultation period ends on 21 September and all your views will be taken into account as part of the process.
I would just like to take this opportunity to reiterate what the corporate leadership team said earlier this week, that it is the strength of your hard work and commitment to delivering excellent services, combined with our clear vision and plans for the next four years that has placed the council in a position of strength to be able to consider a structure that promotes this new model.
Have a good weekend everyone and I will be in touch again on Monday.
Jane.
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