Decision details

The report of the Chief Executive was presented by the Executive Leader and Executive Member (Economic Development and Partnerships) which responded to the feedback back received to the consultation on the proposed restructure of senior management in the organisation and outlined any amendments made in light of comments received. The report also sought approval for the implementation of the new management structure for the Council.

Decision:

1.            Approval granted that the Directors posts salaries be increased to £70k including car to reflect more recent benchmarking of neighbouring Councils.

2.            Approval granted that the Building Control Trainee post be deleted instead of a Building Control Officer post.

3.            Approval granted for other changes to job descriptions and job titles to be made as listed in the report.

4.            Approval granted that the senior management structure presented to Full Council on 19 January encompassing the changes above.

Reasons for recommendation(s)

This will deliver the objectives identified in the review and, when fully implemented, will realise cashable savings of £336K.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Retain recommendations of the original report.