Paper 4 - Draft SCF Minutes

This document contains a summary of the Draft Minutes from the Staff Consultative Forum held at Cairngorms National Park Authority on 3 December 2025. During the meeting, attendees approved previous minutes and discussed the Personal Protective Equipment process. They also reviewed the current pay position, with a case being made to the Scottish Government for reconsideration of pay awards given ongoing inflation. Key policy updates included the adoption of a revised Flexitime Policy, a new Sabbatical Policy, and Overseas Travel and Work Guidance, all of which were discussed and refined based on staff feedback. Additionally, the forum received updates on leadership changes, the completion of a staff survey, and celebrated the Park Authority's recent award win for diversity and inclusion, while also discussing ways to enhance staff engagement and feedback.