Agenda


Personnel Committee - Wednesday 4 March 2026 6.30 pm

Venue: 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5FD

Contact: Martyn Surfleet, Democratic and Elections  Email: democracy@cherwell-dc.gov.uk, 01295 221534

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence and Notification of Substitute Members

2.

Declarations of Interest

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 192 KB

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 21 November, 3 December and 10 December 2025.

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4.

Chair's Announcements

To receive communications from the Chair.

 

5.

Requests to Address the Meeting

The Chair to report on any requests to address the meeting.

 

6.

Urgent Business

The Chair to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

 

7.

Policy Review Updates pdf icon PDF 384 KB

Report of Assistant Director Human Resources

 

Purpose of report

 

To seek approval from the Personnel Committee on proposed changes to existing HR policies.

 

Recommendations

 

The Personnel Committee resolves:

 

1.1       To review and approve the following policies for implementation:

 

a.    Parental Leave Policy

b.    Paternity Leave Policy

c.    Probation Policy

d.    Compassionate Leave Policy

e.    Annual Leave and Bank Holiday Policy

f.     Court Attendance Policy

g.    Honorarium Policy

h.    Health and Safety Policy

 

 

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8.

Workforce Profile Statistics - Quarter 3 of 2025-26 pdf icon PDF 408 KB

Report of Assistant Director of Human Resources

 

Purpose of report

 

To provide the Personnel Committee with an update on Cherwell District Council’s workforce including measuring staff well-being and to highlight the actions officers are taking to address any issues.

 

Recommendations

 

The Personnel Committee resolves:

 

1.1       To review and note the workforce data for quarter 3 of 2025/26 provided in appendix one, devised to provide insight that will enable officers of CDC to address challenges and efficiencies in the workforce more efficiently.

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9.

Gender Pay Gap Report pdf icon PDF 392 KB

Report of Assistant Director of Human Resources

 

Purpose of report

 

To provide the Personnel Committee (PC) with the latest Gender Pay Gap report for information.

 

Recommendations

 

The Personnel Committee resolves:

 

1.1       To review and note the Gender Pay Gap Report, which is submitted for information

 

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