Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 17, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Committee resolved to make a recommendation to Council to approve a pay award for 2026/27 and a backdated pay award for 2025/26 as follows:   1.    2026/27 – a consolidated pay award of 4% on all spinal points and personal salaries (across the board increase); and   2.    2025/26 – a consolidated backdated pay award of 0.2% in recognition of the difference between the National Pay Award and Spelthorne Council’s pay award of the previous two year period. Payment to be backdated to 01 April 2025.