Agenda item

Report of the Director of Human Resources.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Human Resources which set out plans for EU Citizens employed by the City of London Corporation post Brexit.

The Director proposed that the City of London Corporation fund the £65 applicant fee for Corporation employees and their dependents (£32.50 for those aged under 16) for entry to the EU Settlement Scheme. The Director advised that weekly meetings were taking place amongst Chief Officers to look at the implications of Brexit and further reports and updates with longer term proposals would be brought before the Committee when more information is known.

A Member commented that other companies within the City were not paying the applicant fees for their employees. In response the Chair reminded the Committee of the difference in salaries and that the Corporation has a duty of care to its employees.

In response to a Member’s query on what other London Boroughs were doing for their employees. The Town Clerk explained that the City of London Corporation would be leading the way on this with conversations taking place with other Local Authorities. The Town Clerk added that 11% of adult social care staff were EU Nationals and in areas that already experienced issues with recruitment, the proposals outlined by the Director of Human Resources would assist with retention.

Members commented on whether a decision should be made on an item that was marked for discussion. Members asked that “for discussion” not be used on reports in future.

RESOLVED – That the City of London Corporation fund the applicant fee for Corporation employees and their dependents for entry to the EU Settlement Scheme.