Purpose

The Council also 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 2024/25 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.

Decision

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 left the meeting.  Debbie Marles and Tracey Thomas remained in the meeting until the point of decision 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 2024, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed by Council on 7th March 2024.
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 (2024/25) Appendix 1.