Decision details

To release monies from Contingency

This report has been deferred from 12 September to a meeting after the budgets paper has been to Executive.

RESOLVED: (i)         That approval be given to the appointment of an additional Health & Safety Adviser at grade PO 3-6, on a permanent basis, to address Health and Safety issues in the Council, with funding to be provided from the contingency provision.

REASON:      To improve performance and meet statutory requirements in this area.

                        (ii)        That consideration of the post of Assistant Health & Safety Adviser be deferred to enable it to be looked at as part of the 2007/08 budget build process.

REASON:      So that the implications, in terms of reduced service provision elsewhere, can be clear.

                        (iii)       that Officers be asked to review the structure of the Health and Safety team in the Council and recommend any changes that may be necessary to ensure that outcomes are more clearly evaluated in financial terms.

REASON:      To ensure the cost effectiveness of work in this area.