Decision details

The amendment in the name of Councillor Daniel Thomas was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

The amendment in the name of Councillor Daniel Thomas was declared CARRIED.

The amendment in the name of Councillor Ross Houston was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

The amendment in the name of Councillor Ross Houston was declared LOST.

The substantive motion as amended by Councillor Daniel Thomas was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED that:

Council notes:

1.     In response to financial decisions made by the government over the past decade, Barnet Council has been at the forefront of innovating the way that services are delivered.

2.     Outsourcing some services has played an important part in making savings for our residents, while ensuring that quality services are still delivered to them.

3.     There is a national joint committee tasked with settling the local government pay claim.

4.     That the Council seeks to support staff in the delivery of their work wherever and however possible.

Council believes:

1.     That the work carried out by staff; both directly employed and those working in our outsourced services; is fundamental to the delivery of the Council’s services.

2.     Without the professionalism and dedication of our staff, the council services our residents rely on would not be deliverable.

3.     Our staff help to keep our communities clean, look after those in need, and keep our towns running.

Council resolves to:

1.     Continue to convey our appreciation for the professionalism of our staff and the providers of our outsourced services.

2.     Work with the workforce and relevant unions, as well as the National Joint Committee which sets pay rates across the country, to ensure that there is an appropriate settlement to the local government pay claim.