Agenda item

Report of the Chamberlain

The Sub-Committee considered an oral update from the Chamberlain.

A delegated authority was sought for a Gateway 3-5 Report concerning the new telephony solution. Current equipment was 20 years old and no longer fit for purpose. There were a few options available to the City, including a Mitel core platform and upgrading for an E5 license for Microsoft. This option came at an additional cost, but Members were keen to measure the cost against the additional benefits, such as strengthened cyber security.

The Chairman requested that a meeting be held between himself, relevant officers, the Deputy Chairman, Chairman of Finance Committee and Dawn Wright so that they could be consulted on the options.

RESOLVED - That Members delegate authority to consider a Gateway 3-5 Report on the new Telephony System to the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Sub-Committee.