Issue - meetings

To provide the Committee with progress on the shared service Employment Protocols being developed jointly with the London Borough of Waltham Forest to provide a framework for managing the employment issues that will arise from providing services jointly by two or more London boroughs.

The Committee considered information on the progress towards joint employment protocols with the London Borough of Waltham Forest which would provide the framework for managing the employment issues that will arise from providing services jointly by two or more London boroughs. There would continue to be engagement with the unions to better inform the protocols and gain their endorsement.

The Committee noted that key learning points from the extensive consultation and dialogue on the sharing of the economic shared service and Regulatory services had informed the protocols. Members noted that the report on the shared regulatory service would be considered by Corporate Committee in January and the staff number involved in this shared service between the two councils was 35.

Further key points raised by Members were to having an overall knowledge of the number of seconded and ensuring there is there is clarity on their role and status. Also monitoring the cost effectiveness of the shared arrangements.

 It was noted that the issue of Member panels would be discussed with the trade unions in the new year with a report back to Committee on negotiations.

RESOLVED 

That the report be noted