Human resources (HR)

  • Childrens social work management

    Could you please provide me with an up to date list of the names of social work management staff including Heads of Service, Area Managers/Service Managers, Team Managers/Team Leaders, within Children Services across the local authority? Names can be viewed … Continue reading →

  • Staff Absence Scheme for Schools

    “Does the authority provide a staff absence scheme for schools?  Yes, the Council has an Absence Insurance Scheme for schools. If no, has the authority historically provided a scheme for schools and when did this cease?  The Council  has an … Continue reading →

  • Unacceptable Behaviour Policy

    “It has come to my attention that your Council imposed a lifetime ban prohibiting a member of the public from emailing officers, councillors and or employees. Because you provide no end date, nor provide a review, kindly provide a copy … Continue reading →

  • Councillor Pay Increase – Lib Dems

    “Councillors voted themselves a 15% pay increase last year. Since the vote, I would like to know how many of the Liberal Democrat councillors have chosen not to accept the additional monies and have asked to be paid at the … Continue reading →

  • Travel Expenses

    1. How many business miles have been travelled by council employees using their own car (greyfleet) in the last 12 months? Mileage Type Miles Claimed Amount Reimbursed Bicycle 7,215.15 £1,443 Car 5,371,161.49 £2,322,432 Motor Cycle 11,686.10 £2,607 NHS Public Transport … Continue reading →

  • Anti-LGBT Incidents amongst staff

    The number of anti-LGBT incidents reported in Devon County Council amongst its staff, each year for the last five years. Calendar years are fine.” Devon County Council is only aware of incidents which have been reported to our Human Resources … Continue reading →

  • National Pay Spine

    1) Does the local authority use the 43 point national pay spine introduced in April 2019 (see http://www.unison.org.uk/content/uploads/2018/08/New-NJC-Pay-Spine-2018-2019.pdf for copy of pay spine) or are local pay rates in operation? Yes 2) If the local authority uses the national pay spine … Continue reading →

  • Pensions – annual allowances

    I’d be grateful if you could confirm the number of Personal Savings Statements (AA Statements) issued to members of your scheme in the 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 tax years. If you administer multiple local government pension schemes for different … Continue reading →