Public Hoildays Combined
Renfrewshire Council · 14 September 2023
Back to Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board — 14 September 2023 and its agenda
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To: Finance, Resources & Customer Services Policy Board On: 14 September 2023 Report by: Director of Finance & Resources Heading: Public Holidays for Renfrewshire Council Employees 2024 1. Summary 1.1 In accordance with established practice, the Council approves the dates for 12 public holidays for Council employees. These holidays, which have followed a set pattern for several years, are normally determined on an annual basis 1.2 In line with the Council’s statement of particulars of employment for local government employees, employees shall be granted 12 public holidays and one day of no work requirement per annum. 2. Recommendations 2.1 That the public holidays and day of no work requirement for Renfrewshire Council employees for 2024, as detailed in the appendix be approved. 3. Background 3.1 The day of no work requirement between Christmas and New Year came into effect in October 2009 following the implementation of new terms and conditions. The Council closes for all non-essential services for 3 days between the Christmas and New Year public holidays. Employees are required to retain and use two days of their annual leave to cover the first two days of closure with the third day allocated as a day of no work requirement. The day of no work requirement will vary each year but is normally the work day preceding New Year’s Day.
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3.2 The Board is asked to approve the proposed public holidays for 2024 as set out in the appendix to this report. Implications of the Report 1. Financial – None. 2. HR & Organisational Development – approval of these public holidays will assist with diary arrangements and allows Council services to plan staff cover well in advance to ensure that essential services continue to be provided over public holiday periods. 3. Community Planning – None. 4. Legal – None. 5. Property/Assets – None. 6. Information Technology – None. 7. Equality & Human Rights – (a) The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk – None. 11. Privacy Impact – None. 12. Cosla Policy Position – N/a 13. Climate Risk – N/a List of Background Papers – None.
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Author: Paul Shiach, Senior Committee Services Officer Email: paul.shiach@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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Appendix RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR EMPLOYEES Holiday 2024 New Year Monday, 1 January 2024 Tuesday, 2 January 2024 Wednesday, 3 January 2024 Good Friday Friday, 29 March, 2024 Easter Monday Monday, 1 April, 2024 May Day Monday, 6 May 2024 Spring Bank Holiday 27 May 2024 Fair Holiday Monday, 5 August 2024 Autumn Holiday Friday, 27 September 2024 Monday, 30 September 2024 Christmas Wednesday, 25 December 2024 Thursday, 26 December 2024 Day of no work requirement Tuesday, 31 December 2024 Non-teaching staff in schools Children’s Services will issue a separate list of school holidays for term time staff.