'To think there are over 300 councils across the UK and we have been voted best overall'
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Policy and Governance Committee has approved an additional half-day’s holiday for council staff in recognition of the local authority achieving a national award.
The council won the Best Services Team for its bereavement and cemetery services and was a finalist in five other categories. This is the first time that a local authority from Northern Ireland has won the main award.Read more: Councillor says Belfast residents should be using Lisburn recycling facility
Dunsilly Sinn Fein Cllr Henry Cushinan said he was “happy to second” the proposal but asked for an indication of the cost of the additional holiday. “I am sure somebody will ask that question along the line,” he added. However, Cllr Bennington said it is “defeating the purpose” by telling staff to take it on Christmas Eve “when it is quiet” as staff are usually given a half-day’s holiday on Christmas Eve anyway, although it has not yet been approved for this year.In a separate item, the committee heard the council has an annual wages bill of £32m and £2.7m monthly.
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