Issue - meetings

(Reason: Part 2 - Private: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 1 - Information relating to an individual)

The report outlines amendments to the Council’s establishment arising from the retirement of the Council’s long-serving Director of Finance and Transformation.

(Reason: LGA 1972 – Sch 12A Paragraph 1 – Information relating to an individual)

The report of the Chief Executive set out for Members’ approval a number of changes to the Council’s establishment following the announcement of the retirement of the Council’s long-serving Director of Finance and Transformation. 

Members noted that, in accordance with adopted conventions, all of the savings/costs referred to in the report reflected the salary at the top of the scale/grade plus associated on costs.

Finally, Members recorded their appreciation to the Director of Finance and Transformation for her over 42 years of outstanding service to the Borough Council and distinctive contribution to the Council’s strong financial position.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the post of Director of Finance and Transformation (Grade M2a) be deleted with effect from 1 September 2025;

(2)          a new post of Head of Finance and S151 Officer (Grade M3) be created with effect from 28 July 2025;

(3)          the Financial Services be transferred to the Chief Executive’s directorate with effect from 28 July 2025; and

(4)          the Information Technology Services be transferred to the Central Services directorate with effect from 28 July 2025.