The Personnel Appeals Panel upheld an employee's appeal against a disciplinary decision, reinstating them with a final written warning. The panel also appointed Councillor Kanti Rabadia as Chair for the meeting and noted no declarations of interest.

Disciplinary Appeal

The Panel considered a disciplinary appeal, reviewing both written and verbal evidence from the appellant and management. Following this consideration, the Panel unanimously resolved to uphold the appeal. The outcome was that the appellant would be reinstated to their position, with the disciplinary sanction reduced to a final written warning. The meeting was held in private for this item, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, due to the disclosure of information relating to an individual. The Panel was comprised of Councillor Kanti Rabadia (Chair), Councillor Christopher Baxter, and Councillor Jerry Miles. The meeting commenced at 10:00 am, adjourned at 11:24 am, reconvened at 12:15 pm, and closed at 12:17 pm.

The minutes of this meeting can be found in the Printed minutes Wednesday 09-Apr-2025 10.00 Personnel Appeals Panel.doc and Printed minutes Wednesday 09-Apr-2025 10.00 Personnel Appeals Panel.pdf. The agenda for the meeting is available as Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 09-Apr-2025 10.00 Personnel Appeals Panel.doc and Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 09-Apr-2025 10.00 Personnel Appeals Panel.pdf. The public reports pack for the meeting can be accessed via Public reports pack Wednesday 09-Apr-2025 10.00 Personnel Appeals Panel.pdf.