Decision details
People and Culture Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
The purpose of the reports was to seek Cabinet’s approval of the People & Culture Strategy (Annex A) and the accompanying Year 1 implementation plan (Annex B).
Councillor Mike Evemy. Leader of the Council, introduced the report.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Andrea Pellegram.
RESOLVED that Cabinet:
1. Approved the People & Culture Strategy as detailed in Annex A
2. Approved the four core workforce values:
a. We put our communities first:
b. We are one team: working for our residents and businesses
c. We are business focussed: ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and good value for money
d. We are set up for success: to deliver against our corporate priorities
3. Approved the year 1 implementation plan as detailed in Annex B (September 2025 – August 2026)
4. Noted the Internal Communications & Engagement Strategy as detailed in Annex C
Voting Record:
8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Report author: Angela Claridge
Publication date: 05/09/2025
Date of decision: 04/09/2025
Decided at meeting: 04/09/2025 - Cabinet
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