Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report updating Members on the arrangements for approval of early departures from council employment, costs, savings and delegations.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    agreed to recommend to Council for approval that information would be prepared, as part of the year-end financial report to inform members of all severance packages, their costs and any associated savings. This would include confirmation that appropriate internal processes have been exercised in accordance with the Accounts Commission letter to all Councils concerning the exit packages for staff;

2.    agreed to recommend to Council for approval that the process and protocol for the assessment, approval and scrutiny of exit packages pertaining to Executive Directors or Chief Executive be augmented to include formal Member scrutiny as set out in Paragraph 4.7.5 of the report; and

3.    noted that these actions constitute a policy review and would bring the council into full alignment with the recommendations contained within the Accounts Commission’s letter.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Financial Services and Customer Support Services dated 20 January 2026, submitted)