Issue - meetings

Report of the Corporate Director of Community

Further to the statement made by Unison, Members indicated that it was important that they had sight of health and safety issues but expressed concern that there might be implications in having a discussion on the reports.  In response to a Member’s question, the Proper Officer advised that it was a matter for Unison to determine whether they wished to take part in the discussion but that, as there were other Unions in attendance, debate could take place if the Panel were so minded.

Members commented that they were happy to meet with the union colleagues but that given the referral to the police, acknowledged that the reports could not be discussed informally.  It appeared that the reports had not been discussed at the Health and Safety Forum and officers would need to respond to any inquiry on this matter.  The consensus was that it was hoped that the matter could be resolved informally.

Following the discussion, Members indicated that without details of the alleged fraud and therefore the implications/ potential consequences for the Council, discussion on the health and safety items could not take place.

RESOLVED:  That the consideration of the report be deferred.