Stephen Rowley

Guest speaker

Consolidating Archives and Records Management Services

at Wirral Council

Stephen RowleyHead of Support Services – Finance Dept

Wirral Council

Background

Situation at Wirral pre-2007

Aims and Objectives

Wider organisational agendas

Key Drivers

What did we want to achieve

Archives at Wirral - 2006

Records Management at Wirral - 2006

Consolidation Strategy

Shared resources

Reduced carbon footprint

Storage conditions

Appraisal

Access to records

Achievements

Completion within 18 months

Promo & publicity

Major service improvements

Outreach & community involvement

Closure of assets

Compliance

Challenges Faced

Change management

Financial support

Realizing savings

Value for money

Meeting the demand

Building a firm foundation

Sustainability

Solutions

Revenue opportunities

Training & awareness

Senior management support

Clear communication

Regular updates to members

Promotional opportunities

Partnerships

Concluding Thoughts

Be patient, but tenacious

Hold on to the vision

Make friends

Think broad

Get good staff

Celebrate