Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Environmental Health and Licensing Manager.

Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee considered the report at its meeting on 26 September 2019 and its comments will be reported. (The appendices were previously circulated to the Scrutiny Committee on the above date and can be accessed by clicking the above link).

The Executive considered a report, which had already been presented to Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee on 26 September 2019 (Min. No. 35 refers) and set out the Council’s activities and performance in relation to health and safety at work during 2018. Particular reference was made to the 50% reduction of reportable accidents since 2017. During discussion, the following points were raised:-

·         There had been a greater emphasis on health and safety made between 2017 and 2018, with the inclusion of the Health and Safety Committee and the focus on job safety;

·         Staff going through the agile and flexible working scheme were being supported through workshops and managers working to reduce potential of work place stress. Although there was no confirmed connection to work place stress form the agile and flexible working, work place stress had increased. The Chief Finance Officer had detailed information which would be provided to Members.

RESOLVED that:-

(1)  The Executive notes the content of the Annual Health and Safety report; and

(2)  The Chief Executive & Growth Director and the Leader of the Council be named as the joint owners of the report.