Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive approved that:   1)     Wokingham Borough Council enter into a new three authority agreement until the 31st March 2029. That the partners should not wait for the expiry of the existing agreements but enter into the new arrangement as soon as practically possible. 2)     Wokingham Borough Council becomes a full Member of the Joint Public Protection Committee and all other governance arrangements and terms are those set out in the original shared service agreement of the 6th January 2017. 3)     That the agreement includes an exit clause based on a minimum of twelve months’ notice. 4)     In line with the recommendations of the Peer Review the host authority should remain West Berkshire to avoid significant short-term disruption. 5)     An annual performance report be considered by Wokingham Borough Council Corporate and Community Overview and Scrutiny. 6)     The Executive recommends that Council seek nominations from Group Leaders for two Councillors to represent Wokingham Borough Council on the Public Protection Joint Committee. To note, one of the Councillors must be an Executive Member with responsibility for Public Protection.