Decisions

The Target Operating Model will support delivery of the Council’s objectives and changes will be conducted in line with the Council’s constitution and HR policies.

Cabinet:

1)    Approved the organisational and departmental realignment recommended by the Chief Executive/Head of Paid Services as outlined in the report (Appendix B) and the on-going realignment into the new pillars from December 2022.

2)    Approved the creation of the two posts, Director of Finance & Transformation and Assistant Chief Executive.

3)    Noted that there was no increase in senior leadership posts or overall management costs and that in fact savings will be delivered towards the currently already agreed staff savings.

4)    Agreed that as the phases progress, the CE or his nominated lead should commence consultation with the affected staff and Trade Unions.

5)    Agreed that any changes to the structures as a result of consultation can be made by the CE, or his nominated lead.

6)    Agreed for the implementation of the new structure to led by the CE and dealt with under the agreed process set out in the report, and that delegated authority is given to the CE to undertake a competitive interview process for internal candidates all of whom will have previously been appointed by the appointments panel, and that a recommendation is made to the Appointments Committee for ratification.

The adoption of the new Workforce Strategy and associated policies and activities to assist its success are designed to develop and attract a workforce that can meet the current and future needs of our residents.

Cabinet:

1)    Agreed the implementation of all elements of the new Workforce Strategy

2)    Approved and agree the allocation of funding in the sum of a one-off investment of £2.118m between now and March 2025 and £640k pa ongoing annual revenue investment

3)    Approved the following policies:

·         Ways of Working

·         Travel Expenses

·         Working from Abroad

·         Recruitment and Selection

·         Organisational Change

·         Redeployment

To consider options required for Planning consent

Cabinet:

1)    Noted and endorsed the decision of the Director of Regeneration to include the development at East Havering in a proposed Investment Zone whether or not as part of or in concert with the Thames Freeport.

2)    Authorised the Director of Regeneration to bring forward proposals for the development at East Havering and to do all things necessary and appropriate to expedite delivery.

Cabinet will be asked to agree the new vsition for the Council and the Coporate Plan.

Cabinet approved the Vision and Corporate Plan and proposed Corporate Performance Indicators.

To formally adopt the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) Fixed Penalty (England) Regulations 2002 in order to comply with the Mayors Air Quality Fund (MAQF) requirements from the GLA.

Cabinet:

1)    Authorised the implementation and enforcement of the powers under The Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002.

2)    Delegated authority to the Director of Neighbourhoods all powers to use, issue and enforce Fixed Penalty Notices under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 and authorise any referral for legal proceedings where necessary.

3)    Authorised the Director of Neighbourhoods to further delegate the discharge of powers at Recommendation 2, above, to other Council Officers referred to in paragraph 4.2 of the report.