Agenda

Members of the Employment Panel are asked whether they have an interest in any of the matters on the agenda and, if so, to formally declare that interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2026 are attached for approval and accuracy.

Each Committee is required to have a nominated Corporate Parenting Champion; they will receive training from Children’s Services and will be responsible for advocating for Corporate Parenting matters in each committee. Champions will be appointed by each Committee at their first meeting of the municipal year. If the representative wishes to also attend Corporate Parenting Boards scheduled for the municipal year 2026-2027 these are:

30 June 2026

1 September 2026

1 December 2026

12 January 2027

2 March 2027

The Workforce Policy Review report and appendices are attached.

Tim Normanton, Assistant Director of HR to deliver a training session to Employment Panel Members on the recruitment and appeals panels.

Any other business which by reason of special circumstances the Chair agrees may be considered as a matter of urgency.