Decision details

The Cabinet Member (Resources and Regulation) submitted a report presenting details of the Council’s proposed Workforce Wellbeing Strategy 2016-2020. The updated Strategy will replace the current Health and Wellbeing Strategy and sets out the framework for the provision of help and support for employees to develop better physical and emotional health.

Delegated decisions:

1.   That approval be given to adopt the Workforce Wellbeing Strategy.

2.   That approval be given to ensure that employee wellbeing continues to be prioritised, and that take be action to address any practices or procedures that are not aligned to this.

Reason for the decision:

The new Strategy will consolidate existing good practice and set the foundations for an effective way forward in supporting employees to develop better physical and emotional health. This will bring about substantial benefits for employees, the Council and the Borough.

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject the recommendations.