FOI Request - Zero Hours Contracts

Request 101003235765

1) Does your council employ people on Zero Hours Contracts?

2) If Yes, how many?

3) If Yes, which roles do they perform?

4) If Yes, why does your council use these contracts?

Response 13-04-2023

1) Yes, we call them "Reliefs".

2) The response to this request can be found here.

3) The response to this request can be found here.

Please note that the information given for Q2 and Q3 is based on relief positions and not the number of staff, as some employees have more than one position.

4) To cover vacant posts; sickness cover for essential front line staff; holiday cover