Issue - meetings
Updated Publica Members Agreement and Services Agreement
Meeting: 16/04/2026 - Cabinet (Item 14.)
14. Review of Publica Governance Agreement and Extension of Service Agreement 
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Purpose
The purpose of this report is for the Cabinet to consider proposals for amendments and an extension to governance arrangements following the conclusion of the Publica Review. This includes the updating of service specifications, service agreements, the members agreement and articles of association.
The report also seeks delegated authority to make any minor adjustments to the Publica specification in the run-up to Local Government Reorganisation should it become necessary.
Recommendations
That Cabinet resolves to:
1. Approve in principle the changes to the governance agreements set out in section 3.
2. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to finalise and enact through appropriate legal documentation, the detailed changes to the agreements, in line with the principles agreed.
3. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to approve minor amendments to the scope of services delivered by Publica to Cotswold District Council in advance of Local Government Reorganisation.
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