Issue - meetings

Cabinet

a)   Noted the progress of the organisational review to date;

b)  Agreed the proposed approach to communicating the findings and recommendations of the consultant’s report;

c)  Approved a budget of £40,000 to enable the organisational review to progress to the next phase of developing a programme plan;

d)  Approved the Leader as Programme Sponsor;

e)  delegated further decisions relating to the next phase to the Leader, in consultation with the Cabinet, Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer.

This decision was first published on 7 March and so the deadline for call-in is 5pm on Thursday 14 March.

Cabinet

a)   Noted the progress of the organisational review to date;

b)  Agreed the proposed approach to communicating the findings and recommendations of the consultant’s report;

c)   Approved a budget of £40,000 to enable the organisational review to progress to the next phase of developing a programme plan;

d)  Approved the Leader as Programme Sponsor;

e)  delegated further decisions relating to the next phase to the Leader, in consultation with the Cabinet, Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer.

Cabinet considered a report updating it about progress with the organisational review being undertaken by Castlerigg. 

The report outlined the next phase, including briefings for councillors and staff, and feedback to partners and other stakeholders. It also considered the activity and resources required to take forward the findings and recommendations outlined within the consultants’ report into a programme plan for implementation.

After a brief discussion among those present, Cabinet

a)   Noted the progress of the organisational review to date;

b)  Agreed the proposed approach to communicating the findings and recommendations of the consultant’s report;

c)   Approved a budget of £40,000 to enable the organisational review to progress to the next phase of developing a programme plan;

d)  Approved the Leader as Programme Sponsor; and

e)  delegated further decisions relating to the next phase to the Leader, in consultation with the Cabinet, Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer.

Cabinet AGREED the adoption of the policy.

This decision was first published on Tuesday 12 February and so the deadline for call-in is 5pm on Tuesday 19 February.

The HR Advisor introduced this report, which invited the Committee to recommend that Cabinet adopt the revised Organisational Change Policy and Procedure. It was noted that the proposed change would allow 12 months’ pay protection for staff at risk of redundancy, who successfully apply for a post one pay grade lower. The cost of the change would be offset by a reduction in redundancy costs.

Maternity leave

The HR Advisor agreed to amend the wording in the policy to emphasise the rights of staff on maternity leave.

Suitable alternative employment

It was noted that staff had a right to appeal if they considered that the alternative employment offered was unsuitable. It was suggested that suitable vacancies at other neighbouring authorities within 3C’s partnership should be considered for staff at risk of redundancy. It was noted that staff at risk of redundancy were offered training and assistance with the writing of CVs and interview skills as well as other tailored support and skills training.

The Committee unanimously

RECOMMENDED TO CABINET     the adoption of the Organisational Change Policy and Procedure.