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Employment and Appointments Committee - Thursday, 27 August 2026 - 3.30 pm

August 27, 2026 at 3:30 pm Employment and Appointments Committee View on council website

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The Employment and Appointments Committee of the West of England Combined Authority Council met on Thursday 27 August 2026. The agenda for the meeting indicated that the committee was scheduled to receive a staffing update and to consider the minutes from a previous meeting.

Staffing Update

The committee was scheduled to receive a staffing update. This item was designated as exempt, meaning that the press and public were to be excluded from this part of the meeting. The report pack indicated that this update would contain information relating to individuals and labour relations matters. The Local Government Act 19721 allows for the exclusion of the public when sensitive information is being discussed.

Minutes of the Meeting

The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from a previous meeting. The purpose of this agenda item was to authorise the Chair of the meeting, Mayor Helen Godwin, to agree the accuracy and sign the minutes as a correct record. Mayor Helen Godwin is the Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority.


  1. The Local Government Act 1972 is a piece of UK legislation that governs local government in England and Wales. It covers a wide range of topics, including the structure of local authorities, their powers and duties, and the conduct of meetings. 

Attendees

Bob Brown
Stephen Peacock
Profile image for Cllr Tony Dyer
Cllr Tony Dyer Green Party
Profile image for Mayor Helen Godwin
Mayor Helen Godwin Mayor of the West of England Labour
Profile image for Cllr Kevin Guy
Cllr Kevin Guy Liberal Democrats

Topics

Mayor Helen Godwin Local Government Act 1972

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 27th-Aug-2026 15.30 Employment and Appointments Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 27th-Aug-2026 15.30 Employment and Appointments Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Printed minutes 27th-Aug-2026 15.30 Employment and Appointments Committee.pdf