What is the policy/strategy/function/trying to achieve/do?
Increase income generation.
If this is a budget saving, how will the saving be achieved?
This initiative is a budget proposal and if approved will set a target of 20% increase on the trading account. The service will have to look at marketing for additional external work or increase current prices, which there is some restrictions to.
Give details of the impact it has on groups and individuals
FSS currently have a small number of external contracts for trading which include the PPP contract, The new enterprise contract for cleaning 2 buildings and a small number of external customers who currently sit in the Business Units.
The exercise has been data-led, using information associated with how much work is required to be increased to meet the next two years with 20% increase year on year.
This exercise sought to review a small part of the service will little or no usage It is anticipated that any impact on staff will be managed by redeployment or voluntary redundancy and in line with council policy.
We will undertake consultation with the Trade Unions there will be no staffing impact.
May result in an increase in staffing. Or increased hours if staff choose.
What actions/measures will be put in place or are planned to mitigate any adverse impact or promote equality?
All measures/potential impact will be reviewed on the outcome of the committee decision to understand if any further action is required.
What is the result/recommendations of the EqIA
Introduce the policy.