Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.  

Councillor Knoyle welcomed everyone to the meeting.   

There were none.

No declarations of interest were received.

The minutes of the previous meeting, held on the 22^nd May 2023, were approved as an accurate record.  

The minutes of the previous meeting, held on the 22^nd May 2023, were approved as a true and accurate record. 

The Forward Work Programme for 2023 2024 be noted.

That the Forward Work Programme for 2023 2024 be noted.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, along with the integrated impact assessment and appendices, Members determined to approve the revised special leave scheme.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, along with the integrated impact assessment and appendices, Members determined to approve the revised special leave scheme.

Reason for Decision:

To comply with employment legislation and law. To ensure the Council is being promoted as the ‘employer of choice’. And to promote best practice.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision is to be implemented after the three-day call-in period which ended at 9.00am Friday 29^th September 2023.

Consultation:

There is no requirement to undertake external consultation.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, integrated impact assessment and appendices, Members determined to approve signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge.

The pledge would commit to supporting employees affected by the Menopause within the workplace.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, integrated impact assessment and appendices, Members determined to approve signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge.

The pledge would commit to supporting employees affected by the Menopause within the workplace.

Reason for Decision:

To support and commit to supporting employees affected by the menopause in the workplace. By signing the pledge, the Council demonstrates it’s committed to employees who are in stages of peri-menopausal and menopause. It will also enhance the Council’s ‘employer of choice’ reputation. Mostly, it will strengthen work to raise awareness of the Menopause.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision is to be implemented after the three-day call-in period, which ended at 9.00am on Friday 29^th September 2023.

Consultation:

The National Education Union requested that the Council consider signing the pledge, however there was no requirement to consult externally on this item.

Decision:

That having due regard to the integrated impact assessment and the circulated report, Members determined to approve and commit to the Anti-Racism Charter.

That the commitment commences over a 12-month period, and that Charter aligns with the Future of Work Strategy.

Decision:

That having due regard to the integrated impact assessment and the circulated report, Members determined to approve and commit to the Anti-Racism Charter.

That the commitment commences over a 12-month period, and that the Charter aligns with the Future of Work Strategy.

Reason for Decision:

When pledging the Councils commits its dedication in taking Anti-Racism seriously.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision is to be implemented after the three-day call-in period which ended at 9.00am on Friday 29^th September 2023

Consultation:

There is no requirement to undertake external consultation.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, integrated impact assessment and appendices, Members determined to approve and support the proposed Employee Financial Well-being Strategy.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, integrated impact assessment and appendices, Members determined to approve and support the proposed Employee Financial Well-being Strategy.

Reason for Decision:

To support Council employees faced with increased risks of financial adversity due to extensive economic and social implications.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision is to be implemented after the three-day call-in period which ended at 9.00am on Friday 29^th September 2023.

Consultation:

There is no requirement to undertake an external consultation.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, the report be noted for information.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, the report be noted for information.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, the report be noted for information.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, the report be noted for information.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, the report be noted for information.

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, the report be noted for information.

Any urgent items at the discretion of the Chairperson pursuant to Section 100BA(6)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

There were no urgent items.

There were no urgent items.