The meeting covered two main topics: the Workforce Strategy 2023-2027 and the City Hall update.

For the Workforce Strategy, the committee discussed the progress made in the first year of the four-year strategy, emphasizing the importance of balancing business as usual with new initiatives. They highlighted the need for better communication with staff, especially those without regular access to digital tools, and stressed the importance of monitoring equality data. The committee also discussed the challenges of hybrid working, particularly for new and inexperienced staff, and the importance of providing office space for all employees who wish to work in the office.

For the City Hall update, the committee reviewed the progress of maintenance works and discussed potential future uses for the building. They emphasized the importance of maintaining City Hall as a heritage building and explored various options for its future use, including leasing out office space and the event venue. The committee also discussed the financial challenges of bringing the building up to modern standards and the potential for carbon offsetting as a way to meet environmental targets. They requested detailed financial information on City Hall's revenue and running costs for the last five years and suggested exploring the possibility of excluding City Hall and Mansion House from the council's net zero targets due to heritage restrictions.