The Employment Sub-Committee of North Somerset Council met on Monday 14 September 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was a Stage 3 Grievance Appeal.

Stage 3 Grievance Appeal

The meeting's agenda included a Stage 3 Grievance Appeal. The report pack indicated that a copy of the appeal hearing procedure was provided to attendees. The appellant's submission and supporting documents, along with the management's submission and supporting documents, were also made available as confidential papers. The procedure outlined for the appeal hearing involved the introduction of parties, presentation of cases by both the appellant and management, opportunities for questioning, and final summations. Following deliberations in private, the sub-committee's decision was to be announced to all parties present and confirmed in writing within two working days. The report pack also noted that the consideration of this item would likely involve the disclosure of exempt information, necessitating the exclusion of the press and public from this part of the meeting.

The meeting also included procedural items such as the election of a Chairperson, declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest, and the potential exclusion of the press and public for specific agenda items. Information regarding mobile phone usage, filming and recording of meetings, and emergency evacuation procedures was also provided to attendees.