Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Board received a report of the Town Clerk setting out the outstanding actions list and noted the various updates and additions. The forthcoming work plan for Board meetings in 2016 was also noted.

Flying System: It was advised that the outstanding defect had now been resolved and this action could be closed.

Board Composition: The Court of Common Council had approved the Board’s recommendation that it be permitted to appoint up to an additional two external Members. A meeting of the Nominations Committee would be arranged for the New Year to facilitate initial discussions as to prospective appointees to fill identified skills gaps.

Staff Terms and Conditions: The Head of HR advised that a meeting had recently taken place with the Chamberlain to discuss this matter. It was noted that some savings would be expected to be made in respect of overtime and rota payments. Other changes were likely to be taken forward as part of the wider review of the City Corporation’s pay and reward arrangements taking place in late 2016.

Catering: The interim Head of Catering would be attending the January Board meeting to provide Members with an update on how the new catering arrangements at the Centre were embedding.

Toilets: In response to Members’ queries, the Director of Operations & Buildings clarified that the female toilets would also be renovated. It was noted that a variety of flush systems were being proposed, with speedier flush recovery times essential to combating both queues and the odour issue. Lights above doors to indicate occupancy and motionless sensors for sinks were also being considered so as to improve the customer experience.

RECEIVED.