RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL: That
(1) the contents of Report No: CAB/SE/15/045 be noted;
(2) approval is given to establish a Joint Venture Company with Eastern Facilities Management Services (EFMS) Ltd for the delivery of Facilities Management services at Forest Heath District Council and St Edmundsbury Borough Council; and
(3) delegated authority be given to the Head of Operations, in consultation with the Head of Resources and Performance, the Service Manager (Legal) and respective Portfolio Holders for Operations to finalise and confirm the outstanding legal and governance matters outlined herein at 3.11 to 3.15 and 3.21 of Report No: CAB/SE/15/045, before signing contracts to establish the new Joint Venture company with EFMS.