Agenda and minutes

People Committee - Wednesday, 6th July, 2022 6.30 pm

Venue: Council Offices, Bushloe House, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DR. View directions

Contact: Democratic Services  Tel: (0116) 257 2775 Email: democratic.services@oadby-wigston.gov.uk

Note: Q4 (2021/22) 

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs R H Adams and Councillor Mrs H E Darling JP.

 

A further apology was received from Councillor Miss J P Joshi who had intended to substitute for Councillor Mrs H E Darling JP.

2.

Appointment of Substitutes

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

Minutes:

None.

3.

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

Minutes:

None.

 

4.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 170 KB

To read, confirm and sign the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

Minutes:

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

 

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 21 September 2021 be taken as read, confirmed and signed.

5.

Action List Arising from the Previous Meeting

To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting.

Minutes:

None.

6.

Petitions and Deputations

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

Minutes:

None.

 

7.

People Update (Q4 2021/22) pdf icon PDF 197 KB

Report of the Strategic Director

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out on pages 7 - 12 of the agenda reports pack) which asked it to note the overview of the 2021/22 quarter 4 key HR statistics, current projects and recruitment.

 

Members raised concerns regarding a backlog of planning applications and requested further information be provided on the length of delays and their causes.

 

The Committee requested further information on the insurance position regarding the use of Croner HR Support, and whether there was a discount, or if the premium was affected by lowered risk factors.

 

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

 

The content of the report and appendix be noted.

8.

Verbal Update/Presentation pdf icon PDF 966 KB

Presentation of the Strategic Director

Minutes:

The Committee gave consideration to the verbal update and presentation (as set out at pages 13 – 22 of the agenda reports pack).

 

Members queried the costs associated with Croner HR Support. The Committee was advised this would need to be answered in an exempt update at the next Committee meeting.

 

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

 

The content of the verbal update and presentation be noted.

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