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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.