To consider a report of the Executive Member for Finance.

That the content of the report be endorsed, and that the Director of Human Resources proceed with a process of formal consultation with staff and trade unions, commencing on 30^th September 2013.

The Executive Member for Finance submitted a report which provided background information on the consultation that had taken place to date on proposed changes to staff terms and conditions, a summary of the feedback received from staff and trade unions during consultation, and information about similar activity across other local authorities. Taking this into account, it set out a revised package of proposals, and provided an update on benefits realisation, taking into account organisational changes and adjustments which had occurred since the original package of proposals was contemplated 12 months ago.

RESOLVED: That the content of the report be endorsed, and that the Director of Human Resources proceed with a process of formal consultation with staff and trade unions, commencing on 30^th September 2013.