Oakham Town Council has issued a formal notice for an upcoming Ordinary Meeting of its Staffing Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, 7th October 2026 at 6:00 pm.
The meeting will take place at the Town Council Offices in the Council Chamber at Rol House, Long Row, and is open to both the press and the public. Key items on the agenda highlight a strong focus on workforce expansion, employee wellbeing, and addressing historical staff turnover.
Key Highlights from the Agenda
Recruitment Push: The committee will review and consider approving proposed job advertisements and interview questions for new staff vacancies. Committee members will also discuss advertising costs and prepare a proposal to submit to the Full Council for final financial approval.
Workload and Wellbeing: A dedicated motion, brought forward, will address current staff workloads and general wellbeing, evaluating whether additional supportive measures need to be implemented.
Retention and Staff Turnover: Following the public session, the committee will move into a confidential, closed-door session under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. During this portion, members will examine staff turnover figures from recent years, assess measures already put in place to boost retention and efficiency, review lessons learned, and strategise further improvements.
Routine Administration: The committee will also handle apologies for absence, declarations of interest, public deputations (capped at 15 minutes total with a 3-minute limit per speaker), the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on 17th August 2026, and scheduling the next meeting date.
Meeting Details at a Glance
Date: Wednesday, 7th October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, Rol House, Long Row, Oakham, LE15 6LN
Contact: Locum Clerk/RFO S. Haywood via enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01572 723627.
Note: Attendees are advised that the open portions of the meeting may be filmed and recorded.
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