Councillor Ron McKail

Vacancy and Absence Management

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

As requested by PBSG this briefing outlines the impact of vacancy management on vacancies, other workforce costs and wellbeing.

Agreed

Communications Protocol

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

This report sets out the principles of good communications, ensuring that the Council is open and transparent and public messaging is timely and accessible. In preparing communications, the needs of all stakeholders will be considered and councillors advised in advance of any major announcements, so they are briefed and able to respond to enquiries from their communities.

Agreed

External Collaboration and Partnership Programme - 6 Month Progress update

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

Committee is requested to acknowledge the progress of the External Collaboration and Partnership Programme, and review the risks and issues of the programme and planned activity for the next 6 months.

Agreed

Annual Procurement Report 2024/25

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

...officers will provide a briefing note for future discussion on how to capture data on subcontracting by major contractors to local companies, as this impacts local supplier percentages.

Agreed

Exempt Information

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

Agreed