Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet recommend to Council that the People Strategy be adopted.

KEY DECISION:

Report to Cabinet and Council

PORTFOLIO:

Leader / Finance and Corporate

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:

As set out in the report.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:

None

DISCUSSION:

The Leader presented the People Strategy regarding how staff would be attracted work for the authority, how they would be retained and grown in order to support the ambition to be an employer of choice.  Four themes had been identified: grow, connect, empower and strong roots.  The Strategy would support a culture centred around the values of learning, empathy, ambition and fairness.  It was recognised that the strategy had always been intended to be considered alongside the transformation programme and modernisation plans, however this was even more critical with local government review to ensure that staff were in a positive position with good skills for the future.  An Action Plan had been developed and the timescales for delivery would be shorter with LGR, but the outcomes would continue with the aim of providing staff with opportunities for the future.

The Portfolio Holder for Finance and Corporate acknowledged that the purpose of the District Council was to serve the residents and wider community and spoke about the greatest asset being that of staff and recognised the positive impact staff had on the local community and its residents.  He was delighted to see the People Strategy being considered which would support staff in the exceptional work they carry out.

Non-Cabinet Members spoke in support of the People Strategy recognising the challenges staff would face in the uncertainty of LGR and the impact this could have on them and felt that all staff should have support during this time.