1-04-25 PERS MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2025

Chairman, Cllr. Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS) (in the chair).

Present Councillors: G.E. Horton (GEH), P. Starsmore (PS)

Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), J. Drake (JD), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP)

The Town Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips was also present.

H20. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs. EB, JD, Mrs. KP and JB

H21. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
There were no declarations of interest or requests for dispensations save that members had been previously aware of one of the candidates due to his previous employment.

H22. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Personnel Committee meeting held on 21st October 2025 be approved as the minutes.

H23. Closed Session Item
At 1.36pm upon a proposal by Cllr. PS, seconded by Cllr. GEH, it was RESOLVED to move into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 in order to discuss confidential information relating to a third party in relation to Personnel:
a. Vacancy – following interviews for the position of Maintenance Foreman/Cemetery Superintendent the Committee discussed the findings of the interview panel (GEH, JD, PS) and considered an appointment. It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to promote the Council’s existing Maintenance Assistant/Gravedigger to ‘Acting Maintenance Foreman/Cemetery Superintendent’ for a trial period of 6 months, in which time that person should evidence their ability to plan work, risk assess and undertake supervisor training. Personnel Committee to review the appointment with a view to full promotion/further advertisement by 4th May 2026.

The Meeting Closed at 1.52pm.

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________