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The corresponding report of the following item (Minute 68refers) contains exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

68        (8) REVIEW OF TRADE UNION FACILITIES – The Director of Policy and Resources submitted a report which sought consideration of the future Trade Union facilities arrangement.

In accordance with the Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 the council was committed to ensuring that its employees were given the opportunity to be informed of all matters relevant to their employment and to participate through union representatives in the process of consultation and negotiation.

In March 2013 the Department for Communities and Local Government wrote to Leaders of Councils in England with more detailed advice from the Secretary of State on how authorities could deliver savings in this area.  The letter set out key principles that authorities should take into account when undertaking their own reviews of local arrangements.

Details of the proposals were outlined within the report.

Resolved – That option 2, at paragraphs 3.2 of the report, be approved and adopted.

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