Issue - meetings

The Committee heard from the People Services Manager regarding the Workforce Plan 2026 – 2030. It was explained that the Workforce Plan had been developed alongside the Corporate Plan for 2026 – 2030 and set out how the council would attract, retain and develop staff to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents. A key component of this was the agreed core values and behaviours required of every individual to ensure that the positive culture in the council was maintained and developed into the future.

Members heard that the themes within the Workforce Plan were developed from engagement events with staff and councillors. A series of workshops were held during September 2025 to which all staff and councillors were invited to attend. It was explained that the Workforce Plan was intended to reinforce the positive culture at West Lindsey District Council based on shared values, positive behaviours and a commitment to supporting the workforce into the future.

In response to questions from Members of the Committee, it was explained that whilst the document presented to the Committee had not been seen by the Joint Staff Consultative Committee, the workforce development plan had been, and the full process had been undertaken by engaging with all staff. Additionally, in order to aid the re-energised recruitment process, the Workforce Plan would be used to demonstrate the ethos of the council, and as a reflection of the calibre of people already working for the council, and being recruited.

Members expressed their support and appreciation for the Plan, noting the positive comments made regarding staff during the Peer Review in 2025, and citing the recent recruitment exercise at the Caenby Corner Depot as a live example of the positive recruitment processes.

With Members of the Committee expressing their thanks to all council staff, and sharing examples of behaviours and attitudes which demonstrated the positivity, helpfulness, and dedication of the council’s employees, the Chief Executive echoed their praises, and highlighted the use of the Workforce Plan to be a key tool in demonstrating those positive attributes within the workforce.

Having been proposed and seconded, the Chairman called the vote and it was unanimously

            RESOLVED that the Workforce Plan 2026 – 2030 be approved.