The Joint Consultative Committee was scheduled to discuss the recognition agreement between the City Corporation and trade unions, as well as the upcoming pay award for 2026/27. The meeting was also set to review the minutes from the previous meeting held on 26 November 2025.

Recognition Agreement

The committee was scheduled to hear from the Chief People Officer regarding the Recognition Agreement. This agreement formally recognises the trade unions engaged with the City Corporation. The agenda indicated that the Chief People Officer would be heard on this matter, with the intention of updating the existing agreement to reflect current union representation and organisational roles, and to establish a new partnership agreement.

Pay Award 2026/27

The Chief People Officer was also scheduled to address the committee concerning the Pay Award for the 2026/27 period. This item is expected to involve discussions around the proposed pay increases for City Corporation staff.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The committee was scheduled to agree the public minutes from the Joint Consultative Committee meeting held on 26 November 2025. These minutes would have covered discussions on various items, including pay awards, consultant costs, and an update on the People and HR function.

Ambition 25

The Chief People Officer was also scheduled to provide an update on Ambition 25 . This initiative appears to be a significant project or programme within the City Corporation, with its details to be presented to the committee.

Questions and Other Business

The agenda also included time for members to ask questions on matters relating to the work of the committee. Additionally, any other urgent business that the Chair considered appropriate would be addressed. The meeting also included a procedural item to exclude the public for the discussion of confidential matters.