Decision details

The Commercial Services Manager submitted a report recommending for approval a new senior officer operating structure for Environmental Services to improve service delivery.

Following implementation of the new corporate structure, Environmental Services now fell within the Commercial Services Division. The restructure sought to place a greater focus on commercialisation and providing excellent value for money services. In addition, it was expected that the new senior operating structure would produce an annual saving of £90,000.

As and when appointments had been made to the Manager and Senior Officer positions, the remainder of the structure would be reviewed to ensure that the operations delivery structure was fit for purpose.

The report outlined the consultations that had taken place to date and included comments from the trade unions and affected employees.

Associated risks were detailed in the risk matrix included in the report and a full equalities impact assessment was attached. The report also summarised the alternative options and reasons why these were not pursued.

*RESOLVED –

(1) That Phase 1 of the Environmental Services restructure, project, which proposes a revised senior officer operational structure, be approved.

(2) That the Commercial Services Manager be authorised to make appointments to the revised senior officer operational structure for Environmental Services.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To propose a new senior officer operating structure for the Council’s Environmental Services that would improve service delivery and address the issues contained in Section 3 of the officer’s report.