Issue - meetings

Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Resources and Deputy Leader

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/042

Contact: Cherie Cuthbertson, Director of HR and Cultural Change

Cherie.cuthbertson@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Executive Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer

This report provides an overview of the progress towards delivering the Our People and Culture Strategy (as measured by the achievement of its key performance indicators) and summarises the main employee-related trends for Q4 2024/25.

Cabinet is RECOMMENDED to note the report.

Recommendations approved.

Cabinet had before it a report which provided an overview of the progress towards delivering the Our People and Culture Strategy (as measured by the achievement of its key performance indicators) and summarised the main employee-related trends for Q4 2024/25.

Councillor Neil Fawcett, Cabinet Member for Resources and Deputy Leader, presented the report.  He commented, in particular, on the positive trends illustrated in the report including the reductions in agency staff spend and staff turnover.

During discussion, members made the following comments:-

·       the significant increase in the utilisation of the apprenticeship levy, from 66.5% in the previous year to 89.6% in the current year. 

·       An apprentice from the Council won an award for their achievements, showcasing the success of the apprenticeship program.  

·       the positive working relationship with trade unions, who provided constructive feedback and worked collaboratively with the Council.  

Councillor Fawcett moved and Councillor Leffman seconded the recommendation, and it was approved.

RESOLVED to note the report.