Appendix 1 - Strategic Alliance Terms of Reference
Perth and Kinross Council · 25 February 2026
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Appendix 1 Strategic Alliance – PKC & ALEOs Terms of Reference – January 2026 Context and Purpose This Strategic Alliance is established between Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) and the ALEOs: Culture Perth & Kinross (CPK), Live Active Leisure (LAL), and Perth Theatre and Concert Hall (PTCH). It implements the recommendations of the October 2025 Options Appraisal Review and provides a framework for collaborative working to enhance the sustainability, efficiency, and impact of ALEO services across Perth & Kinross. The Alliance aims to improve physical and mental wellbeing, contribute positively to the local economy and support communities to be more resilient, sustainable and socially connected. The Alliance will also contribute to the Community Plan and Council’s corporate vision of ‘a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality’. Principles Each ALEO Board retains full governance and operational autonomy in line with its charitable status. Each of the partners are committed to a collaborative approach with a focus on improving the efficiency, effectiveness and outcomes of leisure and culture activities across Perth & Kinross. Actions taken by the Strategic Alliance are evidence-based and outcome-focused. All activities must comply with statutory responsibilities and legal obligations, including data protection and charitable status. Objectives The aims of the Strategic Alliance are to: Implement the October 2025 Options Appraisal Review recommendations. Align strategic priorities and commissioning intentions to maximise public value and community outcomes.
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Foster innovation across all organisations and create joint initiatives for efficiency savings, income growth, commercialisation and improved service quality. Support robust and joint resource planning, management, and workforce development. Promote joint activities between ALEO’s as well as achievements locally and nationally to attract investment and enhance service delivery. Support and promote the long term sustainability of ALEO’s across Perth and Kinross. Scope and Remit The Strategic Alliance will: Provide a structured forum for strategic collaboration, enabling joint planning and delivery where this adds value. Identify and progress opportunities for shared services, joint procurement, and aligned investment. Monitor and report on achievement of agreed outcomes, including efficiency gains, service improvements, and community impact. Explore opportunities for realignment of resources and funding to maximize collective impact. Ensure ALEO Boards and Elected Members are kept informed of progress and strategic risks/opportunities. Governance and Accountability The arrangement will be formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Chief Executive of PKC and each ALEO. The MoU will respect the individual governance requirements of each organisation, reflect the objectives, scope, and remit as agreed here. The MoU will also set out the terms of membership, meeting frequency, reporting arrangements, and provision for review.