Key recommendations
There are a number of observations and suggestions within the main section of the report. The following are the peer team’s key recommendations to the council:
Recommendation 1
Clearly develop and communicate BDC’s vision supported by clear internal and external-facing leadership; linking refreshed values and strategic priorities to ensure organisational connectivity.
Recommendation 2
Maximise the council’s leading role as a valued local and regional public sector strategic partner with others.
Recommendation 3
Establish the new 'corporate priorities', with an ambitious delivery plan with a golden thread through MTFS, strategies, processes and prioritisation. Support this by an evidence-based performance management programme.
Recommendation 4
Encourage innovation within the context of a mature approach to risk management.
Recommendation 5
Develop a well-resourced and SMARTer transformation programme that clearly identifies the roles of senior leaders to deliver corporate priorities and seeks to innovate and balance the budget, supported by an effective change management strategy.
Recommendation 6
Create a workforce and organisational development strategy that tackles issues around capacity, skills gaps, succession planning, health and wellbeing, and retention.
Recommendation 7
Maximise the use of council assets to be clear on their purpose – regeneration, social or commercial to maximise income through capital investments.
