Decision details

Councillor Tariq introduced the report seeking Cabinet approval to adopt a new Shareholder Agreement between Bury Council and Persona Group Ltd. and highlighted that the proposed new agreement has been developed collaboratively between the Council and Persona, with legal input. It clarifies governance, strengthens the relationship between the parties, supports service improvement and growth, and sets out arrangements for any future surpluses.

There were no comments or questions

Decision(s)

Cabinet

·         Approved to adopt the new Persona Shareholder Agreement 

Reasons for decision(s)

·         To explore the potential for providing Persona with greater flexibility in decision making to facilitate growth in high quality service delivery by a local company which provides giving a strengths-based approach to care and support of older residents and those living with learning disabilities.

Alternative options considered and rejected

·         Do nothing – Persona will be unable to respond fully to the department of health and adult care commissioning intentions and potentially miss out on growth opportunities