Issue - meetings

To receive the minutes of the Staff Consultation Forum meetings from December 2021, January 2022 and February 2022

IT WAS AGREED: That the minutes of the Staff Consultation Committee held in December 2021, January, February 2022 be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To enable the Joint Staff Consultative Committee to consider any issues addressed by the Staff Consultation Forum.

Audio Recording: 3:50

The Service Director – Resources presented the minutes of the Staff Consultation Forums held in December 2021, January and February 2022 and drew attention to points including:

·         At the December meeting it was announced that the Council is extending the right to request flexible working to day 1 of employment;

·         Also discussed annual leave carry forwards;

·         All three meetings consisted of a review of the Consultation Forum, looking at the Terms of Reference and how to encourage engagement.

The following Members asked questions:

·         Councillor Kate Aspinwall

·         Councillor Claire Strong

In response to questions, the Service Director – Resources advised:

·         Nothing to imply the Council is going to let DCO as a residential space;

·         The Elections in 2023 are going ahead as normal.

IT WAS AGREED: That the minutes of the Staff Consultation Committee held in December 2021, January, February 2022 be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To enable the Joint Staff Consultative Committee to consider any issues addressed by the Staff Consultation Forum.