Report by Executive Director of Resources

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report outlining the content of the ‘Unite Construction Charter’.  The Charter, which was attached at Appendix 1 to the report, set out requirements for construction contractors and their supply chain regarding industrial and employment areas including procurement, planning, recruitment, health & safety, engagement, welfare facilities, skills, training and career development. It had been adopted by a number of Councils on the basis that it supported increased fairness for workers.  Unite had contacted all Council Leaders seeking support to have these terms of the Charter agreed nationally as minimum standards in any local authority procurement policy.

The following motion was moved by Councillor Emberson and seconded by Councillor Hacker and CARRIED:

Resolved -

(1)           That the Council’s commitment to support the implementation of the Unite Construction Charter principles be approved;

(2)           That the AD for Procurement & Contracts be authorised to take the necessary steps for the implementation of the Unite Construction Charter principles into future relevant construction contracts, with implications to be reviewed on a case by case basis within the Council Procurement policies.