Issue - decisions

Resolved:  (i)      That approval be given to engage with an external provider, as outlined in Option 2, to provide a dedicated service (selected through the council’s procurement process) for a 2 year period, to reduce sickness absence.

                   (ii)      That the use of £180k from the council’s venture fund be authorised for this purpose.

Reason:     To support the council in achieving a one-third reduction in its sickness absence rates by April 2021 and to transfer skills and knowledge to internal managers during this period.