Use our Whistleblowing procedure to report serious wrongdoing within our council. The purpose of this procedure is to provide a mechanism for a council employee and other relevant workers in terms of the legislation to report a concern which he or she has that there is serious wrongdoing within the council…

As part of our commitment to working together with recognised trades unions we will provide reasonable time off work with pay to officers of those trade unions to carry out particular duties. Details of the relevant duties, and periods of time off allowable, can be found in the Time off For…

Want to know which public duties attract time off and how to apply? Employment legislation gives employees who hold certain public positions, an entitlement to take reasonable time off during working hours for performing the duties associated with that position. There is no code of practice which assists organisations in…

We recognise the importance of tackling the issue of stress at work, including dealing with the causes and the effect these can have on the health of employees. Stress and mental health issues contribute to a large number of absence issues in the council and can lead to longer term…

You may be entitled to help if you require to move home to come and work for us. The scheme applies to newly appointed employees who require to move home of a distance in excess of 50 miles. The move of home must take place within two years of appointment….

It is important to us that you understand our position on redundancy and the processes if this happens to you. We have a responsibility to safeguard, as far as possible, the job security of our employees and to provide quality services by maintaining realistic staffing levels. Our Workforce Change Policy outlines our approach…

How we will assist you when in a redeployment situation The Workforce Change policy aims to assist employees who are in a redeployment situation. Through this policy, we will, as far as is reasonably practicable, retain employees in employment by seeking suitable alternative employment. The circumstances in which it may be…

Our recruitment process from start to finish.

Circumstances when we may waive certain pensions restrictions.

Important information on how workplace grievances will be dealt with.