Issue - decisions

(i)  To recommend to Council to approve the proposed Workforce Strategy and draft Action Plan (attached at Appendix 1).

(ii)  To recommend Council delegate authority to the Chief Strategy Officer, following consultation with the Leader, Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and the HR Strategy Managers to finalise the Strategy and Action Plans and take necessary action for implementation. This will include the Children and Adult Social Care Workforce Development Plan, following consultation with the relevant Cabinet Members and Service Directors.