Issue - decisions

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation presented the report which outlined an update on the progress for the third quarter of the financial year (October to December 2024) against the Corporate Plan priorities and objectives.

Councillor Bernstein raised a query in relation to staff turnover, members were informed by Councillor Thorpe, Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation that the staff turnover is 12 ½ % and this is expected in a large organisation. The Leader added that the areas for turnover are equally important and this detail could be considered outside the Cabinet meeting. Members held discussions regarding the 4% vacancy factor which is within our budgetary savings for this year 2025/26 and it is reflective of the current market. In addition Lynne Ridsdale, Chief Executive assured members that modelling has taken place to determine the vacancy factor and it will be monitored to review at Executive Team Level before they go out to advert.

Decision:

The Cabinet:

1.    Noted the update on progress against the Corporate Plan 2024/25.

Reason for the decision:

To enable transparency and robust monitoring of performance and delivery of the Corporate Plan.

Other options considered and rejected:

Not applicable.