Purpose

To establish a temporary fixed term Licensing Officer post (for 12 Months), to work alongside the permanent Licensing Officers to help the Licensing Service respond to the continued challenges and additional demands and offset the temporary reduction in hours of 1 Licensing Officer Post along with the permanent reduction in hours of 1 Licensing Enforcement Officer Post.

This post will be funded by Licence fees charged for new driver applications and not by investment approved by Council. The Service has seen a reduction of 1 full time equivalent (FTE) Licensing Officer Post to 2 days per week which is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis; and a reduction of a Licensing Enforcement Officer post to 3 days per week.

Decision

The    Director (Neighbourhoods) in consultation with the Executive Director (Resources & Partnerships) approves:

·       The establishment of a temporary fixed term Licensing Officer post for 12 Months at Grade F; and

·       An internal Ring-Fenced Recruitment process for the posts in accordance with established HR policies and procedures.

Alternative options considered

N/A