Decision

Pay Progression Policy

Decision Maker: Personnel Committee

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 2, 2026

Purpose: This report provides information on the outcome of the EELGA review of the Council’s pay and grading structure and sets out a revised Pay Progression Policy incorporating the review’s recommendations.

Content: That the contents of the EELGA Pay and Grading review in Appendix 3 be noted. That the Committee approves the revise Pay Progression Policy in Appendix A with effect from 1 April 2026, subject to consultation with staff and the financial implications being approved by Cabinet.  

Supporting Documents

Pay Progression Policy Report Personnel Committee.pdf
Appendix 1 Pay Progression Policy draft 2026.pdf
Appendix 2 Pay Progression Policy example payscales.pdf
Appendix 3 Hertsmere Report Pay Benefits and Grading review.pdf
Appendix 4 Equality Impact Assessment for Pay Progression Policy.pdf

Related Meeting

Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm on February 2, 2026