Issue - meetings

Purpose: a number of internal restructures have been consulted upon to ensure that the Council will continue to be able to operate in accordance with its statutory duties, and ensuring that front facing services are prioritised.  The report seeks approval for a number of potential redundancy payments.

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The Executive considered an exempt report (Agenda Item 5), which sought approval for a number of potential redundancy payments following consultation upon a number of internal restructures.

RESOLVED that: Executive agreed authorisation of the redundancy payments fully detailed in the Part II Appendix.

Other options considered: consideration was given to not proceeding with the proposals. This option was ruled out as there was a clear business need to ensure that Departments were appropriately structured to meet statutory duties and to respond effectively to support the Council priorities. The existing structures do not support this so doing nothing is not an option.

The proposed changes could be delayed. This is not recommended as it would have an adverse impact on the operation of the teams in question and would also negatively impact the Council’s ability to deliver savings