Agenda

Implementation of National Joint Council for local government services Circulars

Circulars have been issued to Chief Executives in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, dated:

6^th March 2020 Novel Coronavirus: Covid-19

17^th March 2020 Covid-19: working at home

23^rd March 2020 Covid-19: critical workers

27^th March 2020 Covid-19: general update

3^rd April 2020 Covid-19: social distancing and PPE

The above circulars provide guidance agreed at a national level between local government employers and the trade unions that represent LGS “Green Book” employees, covering a range of terms and conditions matters in relation to the majority of the Council’s employees. 

1.           That approval be granted to implement the provisions of the circulars dated 6^th March, 17^th March, 23^rd March, 27^th March and 3^rd April 2020.

2.           That delegated authority be given to the Head of Human Resources, in consultation with the Leader and relevant Cabinet Member, to implement the provisions of any further circulars issued by the NJC for LGS employees that relate to Coronavirus Covid-19.

For Immediate Implementation