Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

The decision was no surprise to anyone.
The cabinet met yesterday to discuss the proposal for a radical senior management restructure.

They agreed a new structure which deletes the post of chief executive and reduces the number of corporate directors from four to three. This change is estimated to make year-on-year savings of £500,000.

The implementation of this decision and its implications for particular individuals will be considered separately by the Senior Officer’s Employment Sub-Committee and the Officer Appointments Committee. As part of the agreed process the chief executive and corporate directors will have the option of applying for voluntary redundancy.

Any recommendation concerning the dismissal of the chief executive on the grounds of redundancy is subject to confirmation by Council.

It is anticipated that the new leadership team will be in place in November.

Cabinet will also recommend the Council to agree that the service director human resources will be designated the head of paid service.

Other necessary changes to the constitution will be considered at a full council meeting on 8th November.