The Personnel Board of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 23 January 2024 and resolved to dismiss an employee's appeal against a final written warning and dismissal. The meeting was held in private to discuss confidential staff matters.

Appeal Against Dismissal

The Board considered an appeal from an employee in the Public Realm department who had received a final written warning and dismissal from their post due to a 'statutory restriction'. The employee had subsequently been transferred to another role within the Council. The appellant attended the hearing with their trade union representative. The Presenting Officer outlined the circumstances leading to the decision, and the appellant presented their case. Following deliberations, the Board resolved to dismiss the appeal.