Issue - meetings

The Shared Senior Human Resources Business Partner introduced the report which gave Human Resources statistics for Quarter 2 of 2025, highlighting the key points, to include:

·            A Council employee headcount of 304 – 274.34 FTE.

·            10 new starters across several service areas - with ongoing challenges remaining in Environmental Health.

·            54 vacancies – with critical roles supported by agency/interim cover.

·            16 leavers - With projected turnover slightly above target.

·            A focus on statutory training.

·            Neurodiversity workshop delivered, e-learning. emphasised, and new anti-harassment training launched.

·            2 reportable accidents, with no RIDDOR incidents.

The Chair thanked the Shared Senior Human Resources Business Partner for the report.

Members expressed a repeat desire for comparative data – to include trends and benchmarking against other councils, and a further breakdown of vacancies.

Members heard that there had been a high turnover of staff within the Human Resources Department and received apologies regarding the omittance of such data/breakdowns within the quarterly reports. They were given assurances that this data would be included going forward.  

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 the Human Resources Management report for Quarter 2 (July - September 2025) be considered and any comments provided to the Human Resources Adviser regarding the content or formatting of the report.