The Localism Act 2011 – Pay Policy Statement 2026/27
March 12, 2026 Full Council (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Full Council decided to approve the proposed Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 on 12 March 2026. The statement sets out the council's approach to chief officer remuneration, lowest-paid employees, and pay relationships. It includes the Foundation Living Wage rate of £13.45 per hour from 1 April 2026 for non-school employees, and entry-level apprentices will be paid £24,522 per annum.
Full council record
Purpose
Under the Localism Act 2011, local authorities are required to prepare and publish an annual pay policy statement that sets out the council's approach to the remuneration of its chief officers on appointment, subsequent progression and any use of bonus or performance related pay.
This report sets out the council's proposed pay policy statement for 2026/27. It must be approved by Full Council before it is published.
Related Meeting
Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm on March 12, 2026
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 12 Mar 2026 |