This report seeks consideration of a new staff development programme, seeks authority for the costs to be incurred in its implementation and seeks agreement to a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the allocation of £130,000 for the Coaching and Leadership Diploma/Master’s degree and a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the creation of a new staff development programme, sought authority for the costs to be incurred in its implementation and a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the implementation of the coaching and leadership development programme would be of benefit to those staff with managerial and/or supervisory responsibilities to develop their skills.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves:-

(1)     the allocation of £130,000 for the Coaching and Leadership Diploma/Master’s degree; and

(2)     a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.