Our People and Resources Portfolio – Cllr Ric Metcalfe
Aim:
To take responsibility for economic growth, in particular provision of a diverse range of employment opportunities, a skilled local workforce, innovation and effective infrastructure has long been recognised as key to tackling poverty and creating prosperity.
Lincoln, while operating in a competitive environment, has some unique and special assets. These are particularly around engineering; education; heritage; and overall quality of life, making Lincoln well positioned to attract further investment. The aim of this portfolio will be to maximise these opportunities for the benefit of all to build a strong, viable and prosperous future for Lincoln.
What the portfolio covers:
Asset management
Civic and twinning
Corporate communications and media relations
Corporate strategy including;
Strategic Plan (Vision 2020)
Annual Report
Strategic partnerships
Corporate health and safety
Emergency planning
Finance including;
Financial strategy
Financial position
Human Resources including;
People Strategy
Apprenticeships
Trade Union liaison
Organisational culture and core values
Legal services (excluding electoral and democratic services)
Procurement (excluding social value)
Regional and sub-regional governance arrangements including;
Devolution
Revenues
Risk management and governance including;
Insurance
Specific major projects (excluding major developments)
Towards Financial Sustainability including;
Commercialisation