Personnel — 30 June 2026
Meeting Agenda
| Meeting Date: | Tuesday 30 Jun 2026 |
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| Time: | 11:00 |
| Councillors | Angela Baker, Michael Gemmell Smith, Alan Layland, Margot McArthur Chair, Stuart McGregor, Michael Stockdale, Bob Todd. |
| Committee: | Personnel |
| Venue: | Doggetts Barn. 72a High Street Edenbridge, TN8 5AR Kent |
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Agenda
Minutes
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Updates below following March meeting:
Annual contract HR and H&S services: At the March meeting, I noted as a reminder that the Worknest I had thought ended in 2027, and would therefore explore options. This is not the case, but nevertheless, options are presented in agenda item 10.
Annual Leave: Employees have been encouraged to ensure they book annual leave throughout the year, and reminded not to leave until end of year (March).
Medicals for grounds Team: All medicals were undertaken. No issues other than a couple of recommendations for eye tests. I have confirmed as they drive for work Council will reimburse eye test cost.
Paternity leave: One member of staff will be taking their paternity leave in two or three periods across July and August, in addition to some annual leave.
Probation periods: WorkNest has advised that, from 1 January 2027, employees will gain ordinary unfair dismissal rights after six months' service (reduced from the current two years). To minimise risk, they recommend a standard three-month probation period, with any extensions normally ending by five months, and ensuring any decision to terminate employment (including the notice period) is completed before the employee reaches six months' service. Our current practice is already to operate a three-month probation period, so no change to our policy is required at this stage.
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| 1 PTW FS Part-Time Workers.pdf |
| Justifying discrimination.guidance note.18.9.19.pdf |
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