Decision details

Matter for Decision: The reports set out an analysis of the Council’s training budgets and spend in recent years and highlighted potential barriers to participation in training.

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources 

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

i.       Note the Councils training spend and budgets.

ii.     Note the potential barriers to training participation.

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Head of Human Resources.

In response to member’s questions the Head of Human Resources said the following:

i.                 There had been a top slice of 25% from training budgets across the Council. However a further readjustment was taking place to refine budgets based on need across services. 

The Scrutiny Committee considered the recommendations and endorsed them unanimously.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.