Agenda item

Report of the Comptroller & City Solicitor.

Reflecting on the impressive chargeable hours figures for 2019/20 the Comptroller explained that a number of his colleagues had worked more hours than what was expected of them; however, he anticipated that we would see a marked decrease in 2020/21 due to the impact of Covid on people’s work-life balance. He hoped that, as we emerge from the pandemic, we would see people again exceeding their chargeable hours target.

The Comptroller explained that the £136K of unidentified savings noted in the plan would be allocated over the coming months, primarily as the Target Operating Model was implemented. Whilst aiming to continue to drive income, the Comptroller would also be considering the future shape of the department in terms of personnel; more detail would emerge later in 2021.

RESOLVED – that the Committee approved the Comptroller and City Solicitor’s Draft Business Plan.