Sarah Gale

Expansion of Community Enforcement Team

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 30, 2026

This report sets out proposals to expand the Community Enforcement Team, following the decision of the Council to increase budgetary provision. At its meeting on 25th February 2026 the Council agreed a revenue and capital budget for 2026-7 which included additional provision of £150,000 for the expansion of the pilot Community Enforcement team which had been running since May 2024.

For Determination

Licensing Staffing and Structure

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 30, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Chief Executive Remuneration

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 30, 2026

The report seeks approval for a temporary fixed supplementary allowance for the Chief Executive in recognition of additional responsibilities arising from the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme, and to set out the rationale for the proposal.

For Determination

First Day No Pay Policy

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 30, 2026

For Determination

Substance Misuse Policy Review

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 30, 2026

1.1 This report sets out the fully revised Substance Misuse Policy which has been reviewed as part of the Council’s rolling HR policy review programme. The purpose is to ensure that all employment-related policies remain up to date, legally compliant, and aligned with best practice, organisational needs, and the Council’s objectives and values.

For Determination