Decision details

To consider and approve a management restructure proposal.

Purpose of Report

To present a management re-structure for consideration and approval.

Decision

That the proposed revisions to the management structure be approved.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None.

Reason for Decision

Proposed changes to the management structure of the Council had been issued to staff and trade unions for a consultation, which concluded on 13 November 2015. The proposed changes sought to meet the following objectives:

·         To address weaknesses in the previous structure;

·         To resource the delivery of the Council’s priorities;

·         To be flexible and focussed on realising the Council’s vision and serving the public;

·         To minimise changes to achieve some stability;

·         To make some savings for investment in priorities and to the savings target, albeit without the generation of savings being a determinant factor.

Following the receipt of consultation responses, a revised proposal had been developed which aimed to address some of the comments received from those affected by the re-structure while still meeting the set objectives for the review.

Members noted that the re-structure had been endorsed by the City of Lincoln Council and Employee Joint Consultative Committee. Having considered the value of the set objectives for the re-structure, with particular regard to the focus upon the delivery of the Council’s objectives and the releasing of funds to support key projects, training and development, the revised management structure was approved. However, it was further noted that the level of savings which would be required in the coming years would make a further review of the management structure necessary after a period of 12-18 months.