Agenda

To approve the minutes from the Corporate Performance Panel held on 16 June 2022.

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To consider any business which, by reason of special circumstances, the Chairman proposed to accept as urgent under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chair of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before a decision on that item is taken.

A discussion to be held on the views of the Panel:

iv) Councillor S Squire proposed the following Notice of Motion (7/22), seconded by Councillor Rust.

“Menopause Workplace Pledge”

 It is estimated there are some 13 million women in the UK that are currently peri or menopausal. Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce and almost 8 out of 10 menopausal women are in work. This council is aware that over 50% of our workforce and 25% of our councillors are women. It recognises that peri-menopause and menopause and the wide ranging symptoms involved can be a difficult time for women, can lead to a loss of confidence which may then lead to women leaving the workforce. This council would like to demonstrate they are fully supportive of both staff and councillors experiencing menopause and wish to be a Menopause Friendly Employer. Therefore, we agree to sign the Menopause Workplace Pledge, nominate a dedicated Menopause Champion amongst the staff and to arrange regular support and advice sessions that can be accessed by both staff and councillors. Councillors Squire and Rust spoke in support of the Motion. Under standing order 14.6 Councillor Dark proposed that the Motion be referred to the Corporate Performance Panel for consideration. Council debated referring the matter to the Panel. On being put to the vote the proposal was agreed.

RESOLVED: That the Motion be referred to the Corporate Performance Panel for consideration

Members are invited to submit questions prior to the meeting.

To note the Panel’s Work Programme for 2022/2023

To note that the date of the next meeting of the Corporate Performance Panel will take place on 3 October 2022 at 4.30 pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, King’s Lynn.

To consider passing the following resolution:

“That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act”.