Issue - meetings

This report seeks Members' approval to fund a two-year fixed term Learning & Development Manager post from the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve.

Consideration was given to proposals to strengthen the Borough Council’s capacity to deliver its Workforce Development Strategy, to ensure that key programmes were effectively implemented, monitored and evaluated and to provide organisational development support in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

Due regard was given to the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and legal implications.

In recognition that the additional capacity would support the authority in maintaining an effective and resilient workforce, particularly during the transition associated with LGR, Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Keers seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the funding for a full-time two-year fixed-term Learning and Development Manager from the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve be approved

(Decision Notice D260032CAB)

Consideration was given to proposals to strengthen the Borough Council’s capacity to deliver its Workforce Development Strategy, to ensure that key programmes were effectively implemented, monitored and evaluated and to provide organisational development support in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

Due regard was given to the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and legal implications.

In recognition that the additional capacity would support the authority in maintaining an effective and resilient workforce, particularly during the transition associated with LGR, Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Keers seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That the funding for a full-time two-year fixed-term Learning and Development Manager from the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve be approved.