Decision details

Following the consideration of the report of the Chief Executive containing exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12 and 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972 (as amended), namely information relating to the financial affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information), the Chief Executive presented the report and it was RESOLVED:

 1. That the revised directorate structures shown at Appendices 2(i), 2(ii) and 2(iii) of the report be implemented from 19 th January 2023 and Appendix 3(i) from 1st September 2023, subject to the necessary staff consultation process; 2. To note that implementation of the revised structures would provide an overall estimated reduction in annual management costs at the Senior grade levels of £78,000 (inclusive of on-costs);

3. To note that, as part of the ongoing efficiency savings programme, then subject to any required approval of the Council’s Appointment’s Committee, it would result in the deletion of the following posts from the Council’s structure, in line with the above structural amendment dates in paragraph 2.1 of the report: i) Deputy Chief Executive and Group Director – Community & Childrens Services (Group Director grade); ii) Director of Finance & Digital Services (Director Level 1). iii) Director of Frontline Services (Director Level 1). iv) Service Director – Frontline Services (Level 2).

4. To note that emanating from the proposal in 2.1, Cabinet would be authorising: a) the amendment of the post Director – Prosperity & Development (Director Level 2) to Director – Prosperity & Development (Director Level 1); b) the amendment of the post Director – Public Health, Protection & Community Services (Director Level 2) to Director – Public Health, Protection & Community Services (Director Level 1); c) the amendment of the post Director – Legal Services (Director Level 2) to Director – Legal & Democratic Services (Director Level 1); d) the creation of the post of Deputy Chief Executive & Group Director – Finance, Digital & Frontline Services (Group Director grade); e) the creation of the post of Director – Social Services (Director Level 1); f) the creation of the post Director – Highways, Streetcare & Transportation Services (Director Level 2); g) a change of post title only from Head of Safeguarding & Standards (Head of Service Level 1) to Head of Service – Partnerships (Head of Service Level 1).

5. To, authorise the Chief Executive, in conjunction with the Director of Human Resources, to commence the staff consultation process in accordance with the Council’s agreed Managing Change Policy and, thereafter implement the proposals;

6. That subject to the completion of the consultation process referred to at 2.5 of the report, and where necessary, refer the matter of the terms and conditions of employment and remuneration of the posts included in the proposed revised directorate’s structure, shown at Appendices 2(i) to 2(iii) and Appendix 3(i) to the Appointments Committee and/or full Council as appropriate;

7. To note that consequential changes would be required to the Council’s Constitution in terms of the removal and creation of Chief Officer posts. directorate’s structure, shown at Appendices 2(i) to 2(iii) and Appendix 3(i) to the Appointments Committee and/or full Council as appropriate; and

8. To note that consequential changes would be required to the Council’s Constitution in terms of the removal and creation of Chief Officer posts.

N.B- The following Chief Officers left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon:

* The Director of Legal Services

* The Director of Education and Inclusion Services

* The Director of Finance and Digital Services

* The Director of Public Health, Protection and Community Services

* The Director of Prosperity and Development

* The Service Director of Democratic Services and Communication