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RESOLVED
 
That Council:
 

a) Noted that the 2023/24 Annual Review of the
Service Delivery Contract (SDC) between Northamptonshire
Children’s Trust (NCT) and West and North Northamptonshire
Councils which includes the 2023/24 Annual Report (Appendices A-H)
was completed by the Strategic Group in line with the arrangements
of Service Delivery Contract.
 
b)
Noted the contents of the 2023/24 Annual Report (Appendices A-H)
3.2.
 
 
Reasons for Recommendations: The arrangements to complete the
Annual Review and Annual Report are set out in the Service Delivery
Contract and provide a procedure through which the Councils can
review the Service Delivery Contract and NCT’s performance in
delivering its functions. 3.3.
 
Alternative Options Considered: Do nothing - Failing to complete
the Annual Review or produce an Annual Report would not be
compliant with the Service Delivery Contract and would not allow
the Councils to formally review the contractual arrangements with
NCT and agree changes. It should be noted that the Service Delivery
Contract contains a process for the Councils to propose changes
outside of the Annual Review if required.