Decision details

To approve the withdrawal of the appeal to the employment appeal authority under reference number 1400925/2023 & Ors and to pay the claimants sums set out in Appendix 1.

This decision has been made to settle the dispute between Emma Wallace & Ors and Wiltshire Council to conclude this Employment Tribunal Claim. The council believes it has acted appropriately throughout but recognises the importance of having strong relationships and working collaboratively with the trade unions and staff. The belief is that by concluding this matter the council can move forward constructively and focus on the future.

The settlement agreement is attached at Appendix 1 (Exempt), to include a schedule of costs to settle the claims. The total cost to the council is £40,250.

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

Key decision requirements: N

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

Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers): Y

Consultation with the Chief Executive OR Corporate Director where appropriate - Not applicable

Consultation with local members (as appropriate) - Not applicable

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 - not applicable

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

Consultation in accordance with requirements and expectations of consultation with the public: Not applicable

Range of options available: Y

Staffing, financial and legal implications: Y

Evidence of due regard having been given to the Public Sector Equality Duty: Y

Risk assessment: Y

Involvement of statutory officers and/or directors: Y (Monitoring Officer)

Regional or national guidance from other bodies: Not applicable

The council’s constitution: Y

This contract is suitable for execution under the e-signature process: Not applicable

The option to continue with the appeal was considered. After careful consideration, the decision has been made to withdraw the appeal to conclude this Employment Tribunal Claim.