Agenda

To approve the record of the meeting of the Employment Matters Committee held on 30 April 2026.

To note the record of the meeting of the Joint Consultative Committee held on 30 April 2026.

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which they have agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report.

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

The report details new reorganisations of services and transfers under the TUPE regulations for the period 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 and updates on on-going reviews that have previously been reported at Employment Matters Committee but not concluded.

The report presents all decisions taken in relation to early retirements and severance payments for the period 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026.

The report considers the implications of the recent HMRC increases in tax free mileage rates and recommends minor amendments to the current car user status policy to reflect changes in HR and management practice.

The report seeks approval for a revised Redeployment Procedure for Medway Council.