Cyflwynwyd gan:Cllr. Nia Jeffreys
Decision:
Members accepted and noted the information in
the report, and supported the alternative savings scheme.
Minutes:
The report was presented
by Cllr Nia Jeffreys
RESOLVED
The information noted in the report was accepted, and the alternative savings scheme was supported.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted
noting that the Cabinet Member wanted to draw attention to some specific plans. It was noted that work
was being undertaken on the Keeping the Benefit Local project and the department had been trialling a new methodology to assess tenders based on social
value and local impact. It was stated that undertaking the pilot had enabled the department to understand how arrangements work on a practical
level and the opportunities and associated risks.
It was explained that
the Women in Leadership scheme continued to attract more women to apply for and attain
higher positions within the Council by reviewing work conditions and the work environment. It was highlighted that there had been progress in the Ensuring Fairness for Everyone project. It was noted that there
was a great deal to be achieved, however, it was noted that awareness
and passion made a difference.
In terms of planning
the future workforce it was
highlighted that an investment had been made to continue
with the programme's work to attract and develop talent via the Apprenticeships Scheme and the Cynllun Yfory Scheme for Managers
and Experts. It was explained that there was a need to undertake additional work to try and retain staff within the Council and to ensure service continuation.
Attention was drawn to the department's
day-to-day work, and it was highlighted that the Corporate Support Department had managed to retain the Corporate Health Standard's Gold Level. It was highlighted that adaptations would be made to the Galw Gwynedd
Centre at Penrhyndeudraeth in order
to provide a new comprehensive face-to-face customer contact
service in the area. The important work undertaken by the Registration
Service was highlighted and
they had coped extremely well under genuinely difficult circumstances.
It was stated that in terms of savings,
since 2015 the department
had identified £2.5 million
of savings, this was equivalent to a quarter of the department's budget to maintain and extend
the service. In terms of savings
to be realised by the department
that alternative schemes had been identified.
Observations arising from the discussion
¾ Pride was noted that a Project Officer had been appointed for the Native Welsh Place Names Scheme and
the need to work with other organisations
such as the Post Office was noted
to have a more Welsh aspect
in day-to-day activities.
¾ It was stated that Keeping
the Benefit Local was an exciting and
far-reaching scheme.
¾ In terms of workforce recruitment and retainment, there was a need to highlight the issues seen to appoint staff in the care field together
with retaining professional staff in other fields. The schemes seen within the Council were highlighted
including the Developing Potential scheme that develops officers
and expertise in order to retain
individuals within the Council.
Awdur:Geraint Owen and Iwan Evans
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