Decision
Analysis
outcome: Decision to recruit two Planning Development Officers for specified periods and award contracts to external agencies
summary: Recruitment of Planning Development Officers for maternity cover and short-term contract within Development Management
topline: The Director for Place and Prosperity has decided to recruit Planning Development Officers for maternity cover and short-term contracts within Development Management
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves outsourcing roles that could potentially be filled internally, impacting job security and morale of existing staff
affected_stakeholders: ["Existing staff in Development Management", "External agencies providing staff", "Local residents affected by planning decisions"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties or influence on the decision
URL: https://democracy.melton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3558
Decision Maker: Director for Place and Prosperity
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: 1) To recruit a Planning Development Officer (agency staff) for a period of maternity cover within Development Management (DM) and award the contract to Sarto Thomas Limited. 2) To recruit a second Planning Development Officer (agency staff) for a period of 12 weeks within Development Management (DM) and award the contract to Vivid Resourcing.
Date of Decision: June 26, 2025