The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley, introduced the confidential of the Chief Executive.

The report presented the review of management capacity and sought approval for changes to the council’s management structure to ensure that it is able to deliver its priorities.

Members debated the proposals, including the Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Alan Cullens, Councillors Aidy Riggott and Martin Boardman. 

Councillor Martin Boardman proposed, and Councillor Alan Cullens seconded an amendment that the post ‘Head of Economic Growth’ be a non-shared post. 

A vote was undertaken and the amendment was lost (by majority 7:31:0).

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded and it was Resolved (by majority 31:1:6)

To approve the changes proposed to the council’s management structure within the review of management capacity.