Decision details

To approve the Coronavirus Staffing Policy

2. This decision would in other circumstances be taken by Staffing Policy Committee. However, in circumstances where the Staffing Policy Committee is unable to meet to expedite its functions in a timely manner during the COVID-19 pandemic, this decision is being taken in accordance with the power referred to in paragraph 1 above, in consultation with Cllr Stuart Wheeler, Chair of the Staffing Policy Committee; Union Representatives; and Cllr Richard Clewer, the Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Corporate Service. This decision will be reported to the next meeting of the Staffing Policy Committee.

3. The decision has been made to ensure that the Council is able to respond quickly and flexibly to staffing issues as they arise, to ensure that the Council is able to resource services to the most vulnerable in the community.

4. I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the following in line with Wiltshire Council’s Constitution:

Key decision requirements:Yes

Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area board(s): Yes


Consideration of the area boards and delegated decision checklist for officers on the issue of when and how to involve local councillors and area boards in decisions about local services: N/A

Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or procedure: Yes

Consultation in accordance with requirements and expectations of
consultation with the public:

Range of options available: Yes

Staffing, financial and legal implications: Yes

Risk assessment:Yes

Involvement of statutory officers and/or directors: Yes

Regional or national guidance from other bodies: Yes

The council’s constitution:Yes

This contract is suitable for execution under the e-signature process: No

6. Continuing with some existing policies and procedure is not an option as some elements of some existing policies and procedures do not align with the advice and information that is being provided nationally in response to COVID19 or support the Councils response. If this policy is not invoked this would impact on the Council’s ability to respond flexibly to the threats to the health or wellbeing of Wiltshire communities, and the ongoing delivery of essential services.