On a motion by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Jones, it was –

Resolved – That Councillor A Hodson take the Chair for this meeting.

The public may be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information.

RECOMMENDED – That in accordance with section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business, on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by the relevant paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) to that Act. The public interest test has been applied and favours exclusion.

Resolved - That, under section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12A (as amended) to that Act. The public interest test has been applied and favours exclusion.

To determine the grievance appeal of a member of the Adult Social Services Department.

The Sub-Committee convened to consider a grievance appeal from an employee in the Adult Social Services Department. The appellant was represented by Ms Brenda Hall of UNISON and the Department was represented by Mr Rick O’Brien.

The Sub-Committee suggested that due to incomplete information from the departmental side, the meeting should adjourn to enable this information to be provided to all parties concerned and both sides were then informed of this decision and of the information being requested.

Resolved – That the Sub-Committee adjourn until a date to be arranged, once the additional information has been gathered.