Decision
Analysis
outcome: The restructure will be implemented with effect from 7th July, including the appointment of 22 individuals to vacant or permanent roles and changes to contracts of employment for existing staff.
summary: The decision involves implementing a restructure of the libraries service, including changes to staffing roles and contracts.
topline: The Director of Planning and Environment has decided to implement a restructure of the libraries service, affecting staffing roles and contracts.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves changes to staffing roles and contracts, which could impact current employees and potentially lead to disagreements or disputes.
affected_stakeholders: ["Library staff", "Cheshire East Libraries Strategy stakeholders", "Town and Parish Councils"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3353
Decision Maker: Director of Planning and Environment
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To implement the restructure of the libraries service with effect from 7 th July. Following on from a staffing consultation, in support of the delivery of the Cheshire East Libraries Strategy 2024-28 and the funding agreements with individual Town and Parish Councils, this will include the following changes: • The appointment of 22 individuals to a total of 23 vacant and/or permanent roles; • Agreed changes to contracts of employment including the buyout of hours for 16 people; OFFICIAL • Agreed changes to contracts of employment, at the request of individual existing members of staff, for reduced hours without the need for a buyout for 7 people; and, • Agreed changes to contracts of employment, at the request of individual existing members of staff, for increased hours for 10 people.
Content: To implement the restructure of the libraries service with effect from 7 th July. Following on from a staffing consultation, in support of the delivery of the Cheshire East Libraries Strategy 2024-28 and the funding agreements with individual Town and Parish Councils, this will include the following changes: • The appointment of 22 individuals to a total of 23 vacant and/or permanent roles; • Agreed changes to contracts of employment including the buyout of hours for 16 people; OFFICIAL • Agreed changes to contracts of employment, at the request of individual existing members of staff, for reduced hours without the need for a buyout for 7 people; and, • Agreed changes to contracts of employment, at the request of individual existing members of staff, for increased hours for 10 people. To implement the restructure of the libraries service with effect from 7 th July. Following on from a staffing consultation, in support of the delivery of the Cheshire East Libraries Strategy 2024-28 and the funding agreements with individual Town and Parish Councils, this will include the following changes: • The appointment of 22 individuals to a total of 23 vacant and/or permanent roles; • Agreed changes to contracts of employment including the buyout of hours for 16 people; OFFICIAL • Agreed changes to contracts of employment, at the request of individual existing members of staff, for reduced hours without the need for a buyout for 7 people; and, • Agreed changes to contracts of employment, at the request of individual existing members of staff, for increased hours for 10 people.
Date of Decision: June 27, 2025