Current Staff Numbers and Agency Staff Spending
Case reference FOI2026/01166
Received 16 May 2026
Published 12 June 2026
Request
Please advise:
1. The total number of employees of your Council currently. Please provide a breakdown of headcount by department if possible.
2. Your Council's total spending on agency staff for the financial year 2025/26. Please provide by department if possible.
Response
Please advise:
1. The total number of employees of your Council currently. Please provide a breakdown of headcount by department if possible.
Answer: The Service Area have advised as at 30/04/2026:
|
Community Wellbeing |
438 |
|
Children and Young People |
538 |
|
Corporate Service |
215 |
|
Economy and Environment |
351 |
|
Council as a Whole |
1,542 |
2. Your Council's total spending on agency staff for the financial year 2025/26. Please provide by department if possible.
Answer: Please see the attached FOI2026 01166 Q2 Response Spreadsheet.
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