Issue - meetings

The Chairman invited questions on the report. 

Councillor McMullen asked how the lone working provision/ training was progressing. The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development said that the lone working provision was now under the central ownership of the Health and Safety Officer, and that this had resulted in improved monitoring.

The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development drew Members’ attention to the underspend in training, and clarified that it was mainly due to an increase in extra funding. He said that this was further impacted by the council’s repayment scheme which saw training fees being recouped from employees should they leave shortly after completion.

The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development also advised Members of the use of ‘Golden Hello’s’ to attract applicants to certain jobs. He said that this had been used in relation to a recent Planning vacancy, but that unfortunately this had not made any difference to the process. 

It was moved by Councillor McMullen and seconded by Councillor Ruffles that the recommendations, as detailed, be approved. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that the Learning and Development Review for 2021/2022 be received.