1. www.idea.gov.uk IDeA/CIPFA asset management peer reviews and Beacons support Ian SmithHead of Asset Management, RMBC Dr Gordon Murray Programme Manager David BentleyHead of Asset Management, CIPFA/IPF 20 th June 2006 www.idea.gov.uk

2. Lessons from the asset management Beacon Council theme Leadership of councillors is essential Needs to be a key corporate process Can lead to opportunities for joint projects and sharing resources Need for an integrated corporate management approach to financial and property assets There is scope for efficiency gains There is a need for effective information systems, base-lining and performance management

3. www.idea.gov.uk Asset Management Beacon Peer Support Leading the peer support action Will offer expertise, lessons learnt and a comprehensive review of your asset management service Act as first point of contact for all subsidised reviews Offer a dedicated project officer to field all enquiries

4. www.idea.gov.uk An asset management peer review could help embed good practice www.idea.gov.uk

5. Asset management peer review and performance management A critical friend peer review Positioned at the leadership of the council Objective view of what the council’s strengths are in relation to strategic asset management Objective view of the council’s priorities for improvement in strategic asset management A means of continuous improvement for the council A means of continuous learning for individuals engaged in asset management

6. www.idea.gov.uk Subsidised reviews and free support DCLG Beacons bid approved Today’s conference was the first tranche of support 20 subsidised Asset Management Peer Reviews: £3k Free support from the Beacon Councils in addressing the issues raised We will develop a Community of Practice There’s scope for other mentoring from the Beacons

7. www.idea.gov.uk Next steps To participate as a peer contact »peer.clearinghouse@idea.gov.uk »gordon.murray@idea.gov.uk To request a subsidised review contact »jane.devine@rotherham.gov.uk

8. www.idea.gov.uk IDeA/CIPFA asset management peer reviews and Beacons support Ian SmithHead of Asset Management, RMBC Dr Gordon Murray Programme Manager David BentleyHead of Asset Management, CIPFA/IPF 20 th June 2006 www.idea.gov.uk