Decision details

Temporary sharing of officers in the Information Governance and Legal Teams under Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972

Decision Maker: Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That under Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Information Governance Officer at Boston Borough Council be temporarily placed, for the period up to 31 March 2026, at the disposal of South Holland District Council and East Lindsey District Council for the purposes of their functions.

That under Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Legal Manager and Information Governance Manager/Data Protection Officer shared by East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council be temporarily placed, for the period up to 31 March 2026, at the disposal of South Holland District Council for the purpose of its functions.

That under Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Information Governance Officer and the Monitoring Officer Executive Assistant at East Lindsey District Council be temporarily placed, for the period up to 31 March 2026, at the disposal of Boston Borough Council for the purpose of its functions.

Reasons for the decision:

To support delivery and enhance resilience of these services during the period whilst the approved Information Governance and Legal Service Review is implemented.

Alternative options considered:

None

Publication date: 08/05/2025

Date of decision: 31/03/2025

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