That:

a)    The Mutual Early Resignation Scheme (MERS) Lite policy as set out in Appendix A is approved and implemented from March 2023;

b)    The Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Policy as set out in Appendix B is approved and implemented in April 2023;

c)    Herefordshire Council adopts the Real Living Wage as a supplement for council employees with effect from April 2023, without seeking accreditation, and encourages other organisations where the council is a majority shareholder, such as Hoople Ltd to also adopt the Real Living Wage;

d)    The Fostering Leave Policy as set out in Appendix C is approved and implemented in May 2023, and the council achieves accreditation with the Fostering Friendly network.