Officer Decisions

Date of Decision:

Thursday, 12^th February 2026

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Executive Director of Corporate Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions Page 38 refers:-

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised to discharge executive functions for:-

1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls, including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0362 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Adult Care and Health, Public Housing Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The panel considered flexible retirement request to reduce hours from 25 to 21.  This is due to ill health which the service support. JB noted that there was no reason not to agree this.  There was no cost to the Council

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None.

Date of Decision:

17^th February, 2026

Title:

New build housing development, Quarrell Way, Swinton, Proposed 20mph zone

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss

Service Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport 

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.pdf, Page 21.

Decision:

The key recommendation of the report is to continue with the making of the orders for the proposal.

Reasons for the Decision:

There is a risk that without amending the speed limit to better reflect the road design, drivers will not reduce their speed, with the potential that inappropriate vehicle speeds may be observed with the potential for a collision to occur. The proposed change to the traffic regulation order addresses this.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Do nothing and keep the proposed new roads as the default speed limit i.e. 30mph. This option is not being promoted as this would not encourage residents to take up more active forms of travel, such as walking and / or cycling.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

New build housing development, Quarrell Way, Swinton, Proposed 20mph zone

Appendix A    Quarrell Way location plan

Appendix B   Equalities Assessment

Appendix C   Carbon Impact Assessment

Date of Decision:

17^th February, 2026

Title:

CRSTS Broom Road / Wickersley Road / Stag Roundabout

and Neighbourhood Streets – Engagement and Approval

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss, Service Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

“Any function not otherwise reserved to the full Council, the Cabinet, a committee of the Cabinet, a member of the Cabinet, a joint committee discharging executive functions or another local authority, relevant to the Assistant Director’s portfolio.”

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Page 7 refers.

Engagement for this project is a part of the overall programme of activities for the Broom / Wickersley Rd Bus Priority Scheme Project funded through CRST.

Decision:

Approval is granted for RMBC to engage with stakeholders, including residents, business owners and Ward Members on the updated designs for the active travel corridor, as well as allocated neighbourhood streets investment.

Reasons for the Decision:

To comply with required engagement process involving stakeholders  as per funding requirements.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

It is not good practice, inclusive or policy consistent to not involve stakeholders in continued engagement of this project.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Main Report

EIA

CIA

Date of Decision:

17^th February, 2026

Title:

North Farm Close, Harthill - 20mph speed limit amendment

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss

Service Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport 

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.pdf, Page 21.

Decision:

That the Head of Legal services be asked to make the order for the implementation of the amendment to the consolidation order that allows for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit (zone) on North Farm Close, Whetstone Drive and De Matteis Close, being the roads that forms part of the approved planning application of a new housing development.

Reasons for the Decision:

There is a risk that without amending the speed limit to better reflect the road design, drivers will not reduce their speed, with the potential that inappropriate vehicle speeds may be observed with the potential for a collision to occur. The proposed change to the traffic regulation order addresses this.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Do nothing and keep the proposed new roads as the default speed limit i.e. 30mph. This option is not being promoted as this would not encourage residents to take up more active forms of travel, such as walking and / or cycling.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

New build housing development, North Farm Close, Harthill, Proposed 20mph zone

Appendix A   North Farm Close, Harthill location plan

Appendix B   Equalities Assessment

Appendix C   Carbon Impact Assessment

Date of Decision:

23^rd January 2026

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Executive Director of Corporate Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions Page 38 refers:-

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised to discharge executive functions for:-

1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls, including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0360 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Adult Care and Health, Public Housing Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The panel considered the request for flexible retirement to reduce hours from full time to 18.5 hours.  There is no cost to the Council nor concerns from HR perspective. 

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None.

Date of Decision:

Friday 21^st November 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers.

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0353 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Adult Care Health and Public Housing Service Directorate  

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for Flexible Retirement for the individual to reduce their working hours from 37 to 22.12 hours. With effect from the 1^{st of} January 2026.  There would be no costs to the Council.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None.

Date of Decision:

19 February 2026

Title:

Community Recovery Fund allocation

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Chris Paddock, Interim Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Cabinet, 16^th December 2024 (item 91) revolved to:

3. Delegate authority to the Assistant Chief Executive [now retitled the Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement] in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to determine revised and final allocations for the Community Recovery Fund Grant.

Council Constitution, Appendix 9, Section 4C2: Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement – Delegated Executive Functions: The Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement is authorised to discharge executive functions in relation to:- (6) Performance, Intelligence and Improvement, including Policy and Partnerships.

Decision:

To approve the use of £66,000 of community recovery funding, to be allocated as follows:

·        £45,000 to deliver an event to mark St George’s day in Clifton Park, to bring communities together from across the Borough.

·        Up to £16,000 to establish a small grants programme for community events to mark St George’s day.

·        £5,000 to fund the small grants programme for eligible organisations to purchase and erect a flagpole and flag. 

Reasons for the Decision:

One of the five outcomes of the Council Plan is to be an organisation that listens and learns. This includes a commitment to working in partnership with our communities to deliver services, as part of our strengths-based approach.

As part of this approach, in September 2025, the Council undertook a consultation with residents to better understand their views regarding flags and national identity. The results of this consultation were announced in November 2025, with the Council setting out its approach to flags across the Borough and the intention to support a more significant celebration of St George’s Day for all our communities, in line with the feedback received from residents.

The resulting St George’s Day Celebration will take place at Clifton Park, providing a family friendly celebration that recognises and celebrates the diversity of our communities. This will seek to bring residents together through a range of activities and entertainment and will be held on the weekend of the 18^th April.

Alongside this and to support different communities across the Borough to celebrate St George’s Day, a small grants programme will be established. This will provide six to eight grants of up to £2,000 each of funding to support eligible organisations to host an inclusive and family friendly event, designed to bring residents together, including those who may be experiencing loneliness or isolation.

Applications will be considered from Town, Parish and Community Councils and community groups based in the borough. Community groups must have a constitution and bank account.

Events should be held between Saturday the 18^th April and Monday the 4^th May.  Grants could be used towards the costs of entertainment, venue hire, catering costs, communications regarding the event or logistics such as PA equipment or traffic management. Applications that provide a family friendly event, will look to be supported. The use of any grant funding for the cost of alcohol will be prohibited. 

Through a separate Officer Decision Record (ODR), the Council has agreed to establish a small grant scheme for the purchase and erection of flagpoles and flags. This ODR provides £5,000 of funding for the grant programme.

In December 2024 Cabinet considered and agreed a report that provided an indicative programme of activity and provisional allocations of the Community Recovery Fund. This included the establishment of a £180,000 ‘Rotherham Together’ a community cohesion fund.

To date this has funded 12 grants across the Borough that has provided different activities and created opportunities to bring different communities together. This has included different sports and cultural activities that have been designed to support communities and bring different groups together.

Of the £180,000 allocated to establish this community cohesion fund, £66,000 remains available to support additional activity. This will be used to support the delivery of the proposed activity to promote an inclusive celebration of civic and national pride, by bringing different communities together and fund the flagpole and flag small grant scheme.  

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

It was considered whether the St George’s Day celebration should just comprise the event in Clifton Park, however this would not be as inclusive in enabling different communities across the Borough to be involved in this event. Therefore, the grant element has been included.

The Council could choose to not undertake any activity surrounding St George’s Day, but this would not reflect the feedback that was received from residents in the Autumn, that had supported a more significant celebration. As a consequence, this option is not recommended.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

Not applicable

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not applicable

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

Not applicable

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not applicable

Reports or parts of reports considered

Report from the Assistant Chief Executive Jo Brown, Community Recovery Fund, Meeting of Cabinet, 16^th December 2024

Date of Decision:

17^th October 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0348 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Finance and Customer Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for flexible retirement for the individual to reduce their working hours from 37 to 18.5 hours. 

The panel agreed the flexible retirement and noted a saving for the service.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

None

Date of Decision:

17^th October 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0347 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Adult Care Health and Public Housing Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for flexible retirement for the individual to reduce their working hours from 37 to 16 hours. 

The panel agreed the flexible retirement and noted a saving for the service.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

None

Date of Decision:

17^th October 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0346 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Finance and Customer Services Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for flexible retirement for the individual to reduce their working hours from 37 to 18.5 hours. 

The panel agreed the flexible retirement and noted a saving for the service.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

None

Date of Decision:

23^rd December, 2025

Title:

Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme - Contractor Procurement - Contract Award

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Sam Barstow – Assistant Director Community Safety and Street scene

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Delegated powers to Assistant Director of Community Safety and Street Scene:

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Page 3 refers:

Each to act in relation to matters within their remit unless absent in which case any other Assistant Director may act …

3. In respect of procurement, contract administration and best value:

In accordance with Financial and Procurement Procedure Rules, matters relating to the specification for works, goods and services, the seeking of estimates, quotations and tenders, the evaluation of the same and acceptance of tenders relating to contracts for works, goods and services in accordance with approved budgets or supplementary estimates.

Decision:

To approve the tender exercise 22-197 to appoint an external contractor to carry out the construction of Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS).

Scheme estimated value of £4.2 million

Reasons for the Decision:

To allow Highways and Flood Service to progress the delivery of the Whiston FAS.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

No alternative options considered.

No capacity to use inhouse team for construction due to the scale and specialist nature of the work

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Procurement Business Case 22-197 Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme Works only – exempt.

Tender Evaluation Report 24-197 Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme – exempt.

Date of Decision:

Friday 21^st November 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers.

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0354 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Adult Care Health and Public Housing Service Directorate  

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for Flexible Retirement for the individual to reduce their working hours from 37 to 18.5 hours. With effect from 1^st January 2026.  There would be no costs to the Council.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None.

Date of Decision:

Friday 21^st November 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers.

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0352 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Children and Young People’s Service Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for Flexible Retirement for the individual to reduce their working hours from 37 to 18.5 hours. With effect from 1^st December 2025.  There would be no costs to the Council.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None.

Date of Decision:

15^th December 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers.

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0359 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Finance and Customer Services Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for Flexible Retirement with effect from 1^st January, 2026, to reduce to 2 days a week from 5 days a week.  There would be no cost to the Council.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

None

Date of Decision:

17^th October 2025

Title:

Determination of Requests for Early Release or Flexible Retirement

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger

Section 151 Officer

Strategic Director Finance & Customer Services

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Council’s Constitution Appendix 9 - Responsibility for Functions

SECTION 4C5: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

‘The Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services is authorised1 to discharge executive functions for:-

2 1. Setting, support and monitoring the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective financial management and controls , including:-

(g) Determining requests for early release and flexible retirement, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.’

Page 38 refers

Decision:

Approval was given to request ERP0345 for the flexible retirement of an employee in the Finance and Customer Service Directorate.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Panel considered this request for flexible retirement for

the individual to reduce their working hours from 27.5 to

16.25 hours. 

The panel agreed the flexible retirement and noted a saving for the service

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

None