Agenda and decisions


Personnel Committee - Wednesday 16 September 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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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.

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3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 202 KB

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 24 June 2026.

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Chair's Announcements

To receive communications from the Chair.

 

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Requests to Address the Meeting

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

 

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Urgent Business

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

 

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Policy Review Updates pdf icon PDF 379 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.    Criminal Records Checking Policy and Procedure

b.    Exit Interview Policy

c.    Pensions and Retirement Policy

 

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Decision:

Resolved 

 

(1)          That the following policies be reviewed and approved for implementation:

 

a. Criminal Records Checking Policy and Procedure

b. Exit Interview Policy

c. Pensions and Retirement Policy

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Workforce Profile Statistics - Quarter 1, 2026-2027 pdf icon PDF 410 KB

Report of Assistant Director 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 1 of 2026/27 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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Decision:

Resolved 

 

(1)       That the workforce data for quarter 1 of 2026/27, provided in appendix one to the report, devised to provide insight that will enable officers of CDC to address challenges and efficiencies in the workforce more efficiently, be noted.