The People, Performance and Development Committee met on Tuesday 19 May 2026 to discuss restructuring within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) leadership team and the appointment of a permanent Director of Communications and Engagement. Decisions made on these matters were kept confidential.

Restructuring the CFLL Leadership Team

The committee considered a report regarding the restructuring of the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) leadership team. This discussion took place in Part 2 of the meeting, meaning the public was excluded due to the likely disclosure of exempt information, specifically relating to individuals. The outcome of this discussion is detailed in Exempt Minute E-26-28.

Appointment of Permanent Director of Communications and Engagement

A report concerning the appointment of a permanent Director of Communications and Engagement was also discussed. Similar to the previous item, this was held in Part 2 of the meeting, with the public excluded to protect confidential information about individuals. The decision reached on this matter is recorded in Exempt Minute E-12-26.

Publicity of Part 2 Items

Following the discussions held in private, the committee considered whether the items discussed under Part 2 of the agenda should be made available to the press and public. No agreement was reached to make these items public.