Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Communications & Engagement, seeking an extension of the current enhanced voluntary redundancy offer (EVR2) until 31 March 2025.

The Employment in Hampshire County Council (EHCC) Committee considered a report of the Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Communications & Engagement, seeking an extension of the current enhanced voluntary redundancy offer (EVR2) until 31 March 2025.

A Member requested that the data on staff leaving via redundancy be provided year by year and it was agreed to provide this to members.

RESOLVED:

1.    That EHCC agree the extension to the current EVR2 Scheme to 31 March 2025, to support the Council in achieving its Savings Plan 2023 targets as detailed in the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, and anticipated Savings Plan 2025 targets.

2.    That EHCC note that if any changes in Exit Payment legislation are implemented by government, this may require amendments to the EVR2 scheme and this may affect the ability of the scheme to achieve its intended purpose. If the EVR2 scheme requires changes to ensure it remains legally compliant, it is recommended that EHCC delegate the ability to make these changes to the Director of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Communications & Engagement, in consultation with the Chairman of EHCC. If the resultant changes require significant change to the EVR2 scheme, then proposals would be brought back to EHCC.