Issue - meetings

The Human Resources Strategic Lead introduced the report which echoed the previous agenda items and subsequent debates.

The Chair thanked the Human Resources Strategic Lead for the report and asked for further information on Martins Law.

The Human Resources Strategic Lead said that Martins Law came in the wake of the Manchester bombings and aimed to strengthen public safety by requiring premises with over a 200 occupancy to take measures to reduce the vulnerability of terrorist attacks. She said that BEAM, previously Hertford Theatre, already had such a policy in place and was also connected to the town link.

The Chair asked the Health and Safety Officer if there was anything of any significance within the Minutes of the Health and Safety Committee.

The Health and Safety Officer said that High Oak had now taken on the tenancy of the old building at Wallfields, with access to zone B in the staff car park and their own representative on the Safety Committee.

Councillor Willcocks asked if the council had any internships or placements for 16 – 21year olds.

The Human Resources Strategic Lead said that such placements raised issues relating to safeguarding and managed supervision, and that more thought would be given to this area as the new organisation was built.

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

RESOLVED – that (A) the Human Resources Management report for Quarter 4 (January – March 2025) be considered; and

(B)   any comments provided to the HR Officer/Head of HR and OD regarding the content or formatting of the report.