FI15503

Request

  1. [Name redacted] retires this month as one of the Directors of Council departments.  I understand it is decided not to recruit a replacement for the position.  Please confirm this is correct.
  2. If this post is not to be filled who will take over the responsibilities of the previous position (held by [name redacted])?
  3. If the number of Directors are to be reduced what will the financial savings be?
  4. Did the Council Cabinet take the decision to reduce the number of Directors and on which date was this decision taken? 

Response

  1. Yes, this is correct.
  2. Council agreed on 29 January 2025, that the functions allocated to Mr Walton would re-allocated amongst the remaining Directors and Chief Executive.
  3. Based on the 2024/25 budget, the savings, including on costs (National Insurance, pension, etc), from the deletion of the post is £133,695.
  4. The decision was taken by the full Council on 29 January 2025.