Decision details

RESOLVED that the establishment structure changes to the Environment department, as set out, which includes the creation of a new Grounds Maintenance Senior Team Leade, a new Tree Inspector and a new Waste and Recycling Projects Officer, be approved. The overall net increase in costs will be met from earmarked Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) funding, with any remaining balance funded from General Fund reserves, utilising previously identified savings from the revised senior management arrangements. The cost associated with the additional Tree Inspector post will be met separately through a virement of the existing tree survey revenue budget, which is already in place. This will be transferred into the establishment budget.

Reason

This will support the delivery of key environmental projects and waste service priorities.