2025 Human Resources Minutes

Human Resources Minutes November 2025

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Minutes of Cherry Willingham Parish Council’s 

Human Resources Committee held on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 10:00 in the Millennium Hall.

Chair of the Committee - Cllr M Palmer

Vice-Chair of the Committee - Cllr J Trahearn

 

  1. To elect a minute taker.

RESOLVED unanimously to elect the Clerk.

  1. To note and record apologies and absences.

Cllr M Mellor & Cllr J Trahearn.

  1. To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and consider any requests for dispensations in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or other interests as outlined in the Council’s Code of Conduct.

NONE

  1. To receive the notes of the last meeting held on the 20th October 2025 and agree for them to be signed as a true record.

RESOLVED unanimously to approve the minutes on the 20th October 2025 as a true record.

  1. To discuss and resolve any necessary action whether there are any HR Policies that HR need to consider adopting.

The list of HR policies was reviewed, and no further additions were deemed necessary, as all required statutory policies are already in place.

  1. Policies to be reviewed

DEFERRED until next meeting, due to some Councillors being unable to access all the policies ahead of the meeting

  1. Disciplinary Policy

  2. Equality & Diversity Policy

  3. Inductions & Probation Policy

  4. Harassment & Bullying

 

TO RESOLVE TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC BODIES (ADMISSION TO MEETINGS) ACT 1960 DUE TO THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING MATTERS

 

  1. To receive a report from a line manager regarding staff welfare.

A statement was presented to the Full Council. Subsequently, concerns were raised regarding the appropriateness of the procedure followed by Cllr M Palmer, which has caused unease among some members.

HR stands strong that right procedures were followed and those upset should address the HR Committee directly..

  1. To receive a report on the RFO annual Appraisal. 

Cllr R Houghton gave a report following the RFO appraisal. 

The RFO raised several concerns regarding current processes and is actively exploring potential solutions. Line managers are advised to liaise with the RFO following the discussion.

  1. To discuss and approve any necessary action regarding staff salaries.

Salaries were discussed and calculated. Further discussions to take place at the next HR Meeting

  1. To confirm a date for the next meeting and any items to discuss

RESOLVED unanimously to approve the next meeting for the 1st December 2025



 

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Cllr M Palmer Date