Purpose

To seek approval for additional resource in the Law & Information Governance establishment, with an IG focus.

Decision

AGREED That Option 3 be approved as set out in the report.  This would increase staffing resources by x1 FTE (to support statutory work undertaken by the team) at an additional cost in the current year, 2026/27 of £15,740 (to be funded from the change management reserve) with the additional cost for 2027/28 being built into the 2027/28 budget as set out in the financial implications in Section 3.1.

Reasons for the decision

The team is working at above their capacity. Officers often work beyond their contracted hours, and this is not sustainable or fair. The IG team may at times have to undertake statutory requirements only and any additional work will have to cease, temporarily, for long periods or permanently.

Alternative options considered

There are no other viable options available.