Neelam Sachdev

Pay Progression Policy

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 02, 2026

This report provides information on the outcome of the EELGA review of the Council’s pay and grading structure and sets out a revised Pay Progression Policy incorporating the review’s recommendations.

Recommendations approved

People Data Quarter 3

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 02, 2026

1.1 This report provides a framework for quarterly reporting on people data and trends (Appendix A). The report includes data on sickness absence, recruitment/retention and other people-related metrics. 1.2 The aim is to provide a clear concise overview of people data, enabling Committee Members and the Senior Leadership Team to track progress, identify trends, and make informed decisions about workforce planning and organisational performance.    

Recommendations approved

Executive Suite Staffing

From: Personnel Committee - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 4.00 pm - November 05, 2025

1.1      It is proposed that the temporary staffing structure which has been in place in the Executive Suite since June 2024, be made permanent. This report seeks approval to create a new part-time (20 hours per week) grade 10 post of Personal Assistant (PA). The proposal is based on a comprehensive evaluation of current and projected workload demands, the need to enhance operational efficiency, and the alignment of resources with the Council’s strategic and corporate objectives.

For Determination

People Data Report Quarter 2 2025/26

From: Personnel Committee - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 4.00 pm - November 05, 2025

...to note the analysis of people data for quarter 2 of 2025/26, which included information on sickness absence, recruitment/retention, and other people-related metrics.

For Determination

Housing Update

From: Personnel Committee - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 4.00 pm - November 05, 2025

For Determination