Decision details

Managerial restructure in Public Protection to ensure front line service delivery is enhanced

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

As part of a review of the managerial structures that support the First Response, Licensing and Trading Standards elements of the Public Protection service it is proposed to disestablish the post of Assistant Response Services Manager (currently vacant) and reallocate the managerial duties accordingly. The remaining revenue budget will be redirected to increase capacity in the Pest Control service ensuring an extra front-line officer is recruited to compliment the decision to offer a free pest control service.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the managerial changes and regrades within Public Protection.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 – do nothing
Option 2 – approve the managerial changes and regrades of the 2 existing roles funded by the disestablishment of the vacant Assistant Response Services manager. This ensures a focus on important tasks such as emergency planning and Highways as well as maintaining the service delivery of all other services.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

All effected colleagues have been consulted

Contact: Neil Crabtree, Assistant Director - Public Protection Email: neil.crabtree@oldham.gov.uk Email: neil.crabtree@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 29/06/2023

Date of decision: 14/06/2023

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