Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Clough.

No declarations were declared.

The minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2025 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

There were no public questions.

It is recommended that the committee resolves to exclude the press and public during item 5 by virtue of paragraph(s) 1,2,3 & 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Committee unanimously resolved to exclude the press and public during this item by virtue of paragraph(s) 1,2,3 & 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Hanna Ralph, Assistant Director, People and Change, introduced the confidential report. The report had been brought to the Employment Committee to inform recommendations to Council on 21st May 2026 regarding a termination payment over £100k as a result of a deferred redundancy.

In response to a question from Councillor Ashton, the Assistant Director, People and Change, confirmed that an extended, full and appropriate handover had taken place with senior officers.

The Committee unanimously resolved to:

i.  Recommend to Council that an individual termination cost over £100k be approved as a result of the Senior Management Review due to contractual severance.