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People & Culture Committee

The purpose of the People & Culture Committee is to:

  • provide assurance to the Board on compliance with legislation, guidance and best practice around the People and Organisational Development (OD) agenda.
  • provide assurance to the Board on the implementation of the Health Board’s People and OD Strategy, and the all-Wales Health & Social Care Workforce Strategy, ensuring these are consistent with the Board’s overall strategic direction and with any requirements and standards set for NHS bodies in Wales.
  • provide assurance to the Board on the organisation’s ability to create and manage strong, high performance, organisational culture arrangements.
  • receive assurance on delivery against all relevant People Planning Objectives.
  • provide assurance that the organisation is discharging its functions and meeting its responsibilities with regard to the research and innovation activity carried out within the Health Board.
  • provide assurance that there are appropriate arrangements to ensure education and commissioning meets future workforce needs.
  • have delegated powers to consider reports on the position in regard to whistleblowing and Speaking Out Safely.
  • seek assurance on the management of principle risks within the Board Assurance Framework (BAF) and Corporate Risk Register (CRR) allocated to the Committee and provide assurance to the Board that risks are being managed effectively and report any areas of significant concern.
  • oversight, delivery and monitoring of Health and Safety strategies, planning, policies, performance and regulatory compliance.

The full role of the Committee is detailed in the Terms of Reference (updated March 2024)

Committee Chair Cllr Dyfed Jones
Committee Vice Chair Billy Nichols
Committee Members

Karen Balmer

Clare Budden
Executive Leads

Chief Executive / Interim Director of People Services

Committee Secretariat is provided by Laura Jones, Project Support Manager (Corporate Governance) who can be contacted via BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda and papers will be published 7 calendar days before the meeting takes place via the links below:

Committee Meetings schedule 

Meetings  
Agenda and Papers 2025  

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 14th August 2025 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

 Agenda Bundle

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 12 June 2025 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 12.06.25

Confirmed Minutes

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 10 April 2025 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 10.04.25

Confirmed Minutes

The People & Culture Committee has been rescheduled to take place on 3 March 2025 instead of 13 February 2025. This meeting will take place in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 03.03.25

Confirmed Minutes
Agenda and Papers 2024  

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 19 December 2024 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 19.12.24

Confirmed Minutes

Workforce Policies

Appendix 1 / Appendix 2 / Appendix 3 / Appendix 4 / Appendix 5 / Appendix 6 / Appendix 7 / Appendix 8 / Appendix 9 / Appendix 10

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 10 October 2024 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 10.10.24

Confirmed Minutes

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 8 August 2024 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 08.08.24

Confirmed Minutes

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 13 June 2024 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 13.06.25

Confirmed Minutes

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 11 April 2024 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 11.04.25

Confirmed Minutes

The links below relate to Agenda Items PC24/16 Flexible Working Policy and PC24/17 Workforce Policies

WP13 All Wales Flexible Working Policy

WP13 Flexible Working Policy EQIA

WP1 Recruitment and Selection Policy

WP1a Pre-Employment Clearances

WP1e Recruitment to Senior Posts

WP8 Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy  

WP8 Equality Policy EQIA

WP14f Maternity Leave and Pay Policy

WP14g Shared Parental Leave Policy   

WP60 Exit Interview Policy

The People & Culture Committee will meet on 12 January 2024 in the Boardroom, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JG.

Anyone wishing to attend as an observer should email BCU.OBS@wales.nhs.uk

Agenda Bundle 12.01.24

Confirmed Minutes