Decision

i. Officer X, within the Regional Partnership Team, has requested flexible retirement and this report considers this request.
ii. Officer X is eligible for consideration under the Council’s current scheme, or equally could fully retire as they are over the age of 55.
iii. Flexible retirements would avoid the sudden loss of experience and specialist knowledge of officer X. There is therefore an advantage to the Council to consider this request favourably.
iv. The implications of this request have been carefully considered and proposals developed that would allow the request to be agreed whilst safeguarding the interests of the Council and the Pension Fund. This includes: -

a. A reduction in hours for Officer X from their current 37 hours per week to 30 hours per week.
b. The naming and functions of the post to remain.
c. The change, if agreed, to be implemented from 1st October 2024.

v. The costs associated with these proposals are set out in the report.

It is recommended that the requests for flexible retirement for Officer within the post of service manager are approved on the basis set out in this report.