Decision - New Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

Brighton and Hove Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee Decided 22 Apr 2025 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee

Report author

Tracy Lucas

Published

23 Apr 2025

Reference

7434

As published

the council's own words, unedited

Updated and amended Disciplinary Policy and Procedure to replace existing policy.

RESOLVED – That the Audit, Standards, and General Purposes Committee: 1) Approve the new policy and procedure and for it to be implemented on or after 1 May 2025. 2) Authorise the Interim Director People and Innovation to take the necessary steps to implement and publish the new policy and procedure including determining any transition arrangements.

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The report asks the Committee to approve an updated disciplinary policy and procedure to align with current legislation, ACAS guidance and best practice. The revised policy introduces changes including two levels of written warning, clearer roles for trade union and HR representatives, and updated misconduct examples.

Recommendation

Approve the new disciplinary policy and procedure for implementation on or after 1 May 2025, and authorise the Interim Director People and Innovation to take the necessary steps to implement and publish it, including determining transition arrangements.

Financial impact

No direct financial implications arising from the recommendations.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Audit Standards and General Purposes Committee

Date in document

22 Apr 2025

Stakeholders named

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Council employeesGMB representativesUnison representativesHR representativesEquality Diversity and Inclusion ManagerPolicy Consultative Group

Next steps

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Implement the new policy and procedure on or after 1 May 2025.
The Interim Director People and Innovation will take the necessary steps to implement and publish the policy.
Determine any transition arrangements.

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