Norfolk County Council's Employment Committee met on 18 March 2026 to review senior staff severance packages paid out during the 2025/2026 financial year, each valued at over £100,000.

The committee voted to exclude members of the public before discussing the report, citing legal exemptions that protect information relating to individuals and their identities under the Local Government Act 1972.

After reconvening in open session, the committee formally noted the number and total amounts of the packages. No further detail about the specific figures, the number of individuals involved, or the roles they held was disclosed in the public record.

The meeting, chaired by Cllr Kay Mason Billig, lasted just 21 minutes. Committee members present included Cllr Stuart Dark, Cllr Carl Smith, Cllr Brian Watkins, and substitute member Cllr Mike Smith-Clare.

Severance packages above £100,000 require sign-off from the Employment Committee under council rules, providing a layer of democratic oversight over significant exits from the organisation. The council is required to report these payments in its annual accounts.

The full details of the packages — including exact amounts and the number of staff involved — remain exempt from public disclosure at this stage.