Purpose

The Council has a statutory
requirement under the Localism Act 2011 to prepare a pay policy
statement on an annual basis. The first statement was in place by
31st March 2012 and they have been produced annually since.
Agreement (and subsequent publication) of this 2025/26 annual Pay
Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this
legislation.
 

Content

Paul Orders, Sarah McGill, Chris Lee, Debbie Marles
and Tracey Thomas declared a personal and pecuniary interest in
this item.

 

Paul Orders, Sarah McGill, Chris Lee, Debbie Marles
and Tracey Thomas left the meeting.  Gavin Happe joined the
meeting in order to answer any technical questions.
 
RESOLVED: that Council be
recommended to
 
1.              
confirm that the decision to agree the Pay Policy
Statement constitutes agreement to implement the cost of living pay
increases determined by the relevant negotiating body effective
from 1st April 2025, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed
by Council on 6th March 2025. 
 
2.              
determine that any additional financial implications
arising from the national pay agreements determined after this date
that cannot be met within the Council’s Revenue Budget will
be referred to Council for consideration and decision.
 
3.              
approve the attached Pay
Policy Statement (2025/26) Appendix 1.