Decision
Analysis
outcome: The restructure will include appointing 22 individuals to vacant roles, changing contracts for existing staff, and aligning with the Libraries Strategy 2024-28.
summary: The decision involves implementing a restructure of the libraries service in Cheshire East.
topline: The Director of Planning and Environment has decided to restructure the libraries service in Cheshire East, appointing new staff and making changes to existing contracts.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves changes to contracts and staffing, which could impact employees and potentially lead to disagreements.
affected_stakeholders: ["Employees", "Town and Parish Councils"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions 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