Item 7 - Devolution and Public Service Reform

 

Summary 

This report provides an update on recent work in pursuit of devolution and reform of public services in London. This work follows the agreement to a joint approach with the Mayor of London, seeking talks with Government on the scope of aLondon devolution and public service reform agreement. 

Work is in hand to develop the technical detail required to support this joint approach for devolution and reform. These proposals relate to:
• Skills
• Employment
• Housing
• Health
• Crime, Community Safety and Criminal Justice

Recommendations 

The Executive is asked to:

1) Note the progress made, including the work which is in hand to develop a platform to support negotiation with Government.
2) Comment on the draft discussion paper on re-commissioning the Work Programme, attached as Appendix A, and agree a submission to DWP officials.
3) Agree to continue influencing work around the case for London, including the drafting of a short publication for sign-off by Elected Officers.