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In accordance with
decisions made by the Human Resources & Council Tax Committee,
to formally implement the following:-
 

(1)    
the Safeguarding Handbook for Staff (as the Council’s
operational safeguarding procedures for the workforce);
 

(2)    
the Council’s updated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Policy; and
 

(3)    
the Council’s updated Time Off and Facilities for Trade Union
Activities agreement (which consolidates and updates arrangements
for Trade Union activities).

Reasons for the decision

To accord with the
decisions of the Human Resources & Council Tax Committee and to
make any necessary and consequential amendments to associated
People policies and procedures.

Alternative options considered

No viable
alternative options were identified. The Council has a statutory
duty as an employer to comply with all current employment
legislation. Failure to do so could expose the organisation to
legal challenge, including potential claims from employees alleging
unlawful treatment and subsequent employment tribunal
proceedings.