Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: Between 30 Jul 2024 and 30 Jun 2025 by Cabinet Member Signing
On 28/03/24, the Leader approved that up to £2.4M could be allocated to the law firms and delegated authority to the Assistant Director to increase the contract values of the law firm as appropriate. It is now proposed that authority be delegated so as to permit that up to £1.4M of the £2.4M allocation be utilised for either increasing the contract values and/or building an Inhouse Legal Team.
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Lead director: Assistant Director for Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer)
Contact: Corporate Director of Culture, Strategy and Communities.