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