Decision details

The Director of Resources submitted a report informing members of general staffing matters since the last committee meeting. The report included information on appointments and resignations, internal movements, establishment changes, training and retirements.

The report noted that 8 new staff had been appointed between 16 May 2022 and 15 August 2022 and that there had been 10 leavers in the same period. It was highlighted at the meeting that work experience placements had recommenced, after the postponement of all placements during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report confirmed that 10 work experience placements had been offered to students ranging from Year 10 to Under Graduates, between the period of 16 May and 15 August 2022, and of these 8 had been completed.

There was discussion at the meeting around the reasons for staff leaving the Council’s employment and it was explained that although some staff do leave to join other local authorities this Council has benefitted from new staff joining us from other authorities.  It was confirmed a report is submitted to this Committee which sets out a summary of all exit interviews.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

1.    Noted and approved the decisions taken by CMT and the Chairman as outlined in the report, and

2.    Approved the writing of letters of thanks to the staff who have left the Council, where appropriate.

3.    Supported the request for 2 years mentoring for a Building Surveyor in order to obtain Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors membership.