Purpose

Provide an update on the progress of the Pay
and Reward project following the outcome of the Trade Union ballot
process

Content

RESOLVED that: -

(a)          
Cabinet noted the trade union ballot outcome; and

(b)          
Cabinet approve option 2 of the proposed process flowchart
(Appendix 1) and the commencement of collective consultation under
s188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act
1992 (‘TULRCA’), which is a statutory obligation where
an employer is proposing to dismiss 20 or more employees
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Transformation and
Resources
Reason
BCP Council has sought to reach a collective
agreement with its recognised trade unions since February 2023 but
currently such an agreement has not been achieved. BCP Council
therefore now seeks to commence collective consultation under s188
to progress its proposals.
 
Councillor Richard Herrett declared a
pecuniary interest in this item and left the meeting for the
discussion and voting thereon.
 
Councillor David
Brown joined the meeting at 11.45am part way through the debate on
this item and therefore did not participate in the vote.