The Cabinet noted the views expressed by the Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Economic Well-Being).
Agreed to withdraw Council-funded IT equipment for Members, with continued support only being provided in exceptional circumstances; approved the purchase of iPads from Members allowances; agreed to withdraw, where possible, printed agendas and reports for Members; supported the principle that all Members should use non-HDC (but HDC approved) email addresses for Council business; agreed to withdraw HDC funded broadband connections; agreed that, with effect from 1st May 2014, it be compulsory for newly elected Members to participate in the iPad scheme. It was also RECOMMENDED to Council that the Members’ IT and telephone support guidelines in the Council’s Constitution be varied accordingly to reflect the above.