Decision details

Business Case for the Review of Staff Structure in Housing Assets

Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:


Response and update on the Staff Structure in Housing Assets

Decisions:

The Executive Committee received the report which set out the final business case for the re-structuring of the Housing Assets service area. Following the completion of consultation with employees and Trade Unions, the final business case would re-align existing staff resources and add a number of key posts to resource all business critical areas. Reference was made to the improved position in the Housing Service around Health & Safety and Compliance and Procurement, including contract management. 

 

During the discussion, the following points were raised:-

 

·         The HRA had a ring-fenced budget for within the Council and could only be used for services for council tenants.

·         The proposed structure would align the team to meet Member expectations around Social Housing Development.

 

RECOMMENDED that Council approve:-

 

(1)  The Final Business Case proposal for the restructuring of the HRA Development and Assets Team;

(2)  The conclusion of a period of meaningful engagement with the HRA Development and Assets staff Team and Trade Union and note the feedback provided to staff as part of the process; and

(3)  An additional budget of £165,856 in respect of the proposed permanent establishment and an additional budget of £124,614 for temporary staffing, both to be funded from the Housing Revenue Account Working Balance.

 

Report author: Adrian Pengelly

Publication date: 11/12/2019

Date of decision: 10/12/2019

Decided at meeting: 10/12/2019 - Executive

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