Issue - meetings

Cabinet:

Recommend to Council the adoption of this policy.

This is a recommendation to Council, and not subject to call-in.

Cabinet received the Parental Leave Policy for Councillors. Councillor Bridget Smith, Leader of the Council, introduced the report, commenting the role of local Members, and the importance to take parental leave.

Councillor Dr. Tumi Hawkins, Lead Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Delivery, said she was also supportive of the policy, and hoped this would encourage Members of all backgrounds.

Councillor Dr Claire Daunton expressed thanks to the Officers for their work on the report.

Councillor Anna Bradnam asked if Members’ allowances would continue while on parental leave. The Leader responded that this policy would bring the Members’ Parental Leave closer to that of Officers of the Council.

After a short discussion, Councillor Bridget Smith, Leader of the Council, closed the item, thanked Officers, and Cabinet:

Recommend to Council the adoption of this policy.