Agenda item

There were three questions:

Occupational Health Support

It was asked if thought could be given to the provision of occupational health support for Members, for instance in relation to physical and mental support, including the availability of therapy for stress, depression and so on. Whilst it was noted that Members were not employees, they were a vital part of the Corporation’s workforce and, for several the City Corporation was the primary or sole professional organisation in which they were based; thus, they were unlikely to have access to any such services elsewhere.

The Chief Commoner advised that he had asked this matter to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Members’ Privileges Sub-Committee, so that it might be given appropriate consideration.

In response to a further query, it was confirmed that ‘flu inoculations were not routinely offered to either staff or Members. It was suggested that the Establishment and Health & Wellbeing Board might wish to consider the advisability of introducing such an offer.

Security Cameras on City Bridges

A Member reminded the Committee of a previous decision in respect of the placement of particular cameras on City Bridges which would provide a valuable tool in respect of suicide prevention, allowing earlier identification of and response to incidents. It was suggested that the cameras’ installation had been delayed as a consequence of them being brought into a larger project postponed the installation of security cameras across the City, which had encountered delays. The Member asked that this matter be looked into and an update on the position provided.

Immigration

In the wake of the Prime Minister’s recent announcement concerning immigration post-Brexit, a Member asked if a report could be produced outlining the implications for the City and updating on the Corporation’s engagement with Government on the issue of immigration.

The Chairman and the Director of Communications both spoke to outline the significant engagement that had taken place to date and the work currently ongoing, reminding Members of the “three Ts” messaging that had been employed in recent years and the work underway with EY to produce a research report setting out the needs of City businesses in this area.