Issue - meetings

That it be agreed to contract with WM Temps for the Temporary Agency Provision.

The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Environment introduced a report seeking to include agency provision across the organisation and to enter into contract with WM Temps (in partnership with West Midlands Employers and Opus).

In May/June 2023 the Sustainable Environment Portfolio had staffing issues.  The shortage of drivers led the Council to look at dual driver/loader roles which was instigated and has proved to be a success.  The Council looks to employ students in the summer and winter holiday times.  This had been used in the past but sickness and other issues had meant, at times the number of additional staff did not have the desired impact.  Agency staff were more efficient to call upon to cover peaks in demand for recycling and waste and streetscene.

Members’ attention was drawn to paragraph 2.3 which outlined the procurement process.

The Leader stated that it was important to have the correct procedures in place to address any issues as they arose.

Resolved:     That it be agreed to contract with WM Temps for the Temporary

Agency Provision.

Watch the debate here