Decision details

As outlined in the report.

Cabinet:

a)    Approved an extension of the trial up until March 2024, in order to assess the impact on recruitment and retention, with regular reports on progress being submitted to Employment & Staffing Committee during 2023/24 and a final report to Cabinet and Council at the end of the extended trial period.

b)    Noted the position of Cambridge City Council regarding the Shared Planning Service trial extension (to be provided on 11 May, but not available at the time this report was published) and, should the City Council agree to proceed with the trial extension, Cabinet ensure equivalent reporting arrangements were established in order to provide Cambridge City Council with appropriate oversight arrangements regarding the Shared Planning Service.

c)     Approved a three-month trial for Facilities Management colleagues at South Cambs Hall, with a report being presented to Employment & Staffing Committee at the end of the trial.