Introduction
St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council values its employees and rewards staff for long service. The long service award is available to members of staff that have completed 10, 15, 20 and 25-years’ service. The scheme is one of the benefits offered to staff as part of a comprehensive employment package.
Aims
To reward staff for long service and loyalty to the community and St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council, promoting well-being, encouraging staff retention and commitment to the role.
Legislation
Parish Councils (Power to Promote Well-Being) (Prescribed Conditions) Order 2008 (SI2008/095)
Awards
A certificate of achievement and a financial reward will be awarded as follows:
- 10 years’ service: £100 (One hundred pounds)
- 15 years’ service: £150 (One hundred and fifty pounds)
- 20 years’ service: £200 (Two hundred pounds)
- 25 years’ service: £250 (Two hundred and fifty pounds)
Criteria
Employees are eligible for the award on completion of the required number of years continued service.
Awards will not be back dated. For example, if on 1st September 2022, a member of staff qualifies for a 20-year service award they will not also receive the 10- and 15-year awards retrospectively.
Awards are subject to the Human Resources committee and clerk’s discretion.
Awards will not be given to any employee subject to any disciplinary action, however in this case the award may be delayed for up to a year.
Procedure
- The Clerk will identify members of staff that qualify for the award and confirm eligibility.
- A certificate of achievement will be presented by the Chairman of St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council.
- The employee may choose whether they receive the award via vouchers of their choice or via payroll (subject to the usual deductions).
Adopted by Full Council at the meeting held on Wednesday 2 April 2025 under minute number FPC41/25. Due for review in April 2028.