Decision details

Councillor Hargreaves presented the report regarding the Pay Policy Statement 2023/24. There was a requirement under the Localism Act 2011 for councils to publish an annual Pay Policy Statement, which set out the pay and remuneration of its employees for the forthcoming year. He proposed approval of the Pay Policy Statement and to delegate authority to officers to update the Statement when the necessary figures became available on 31 March 2023.

Councillor Luck seconded the proposal.

In response to a question from Councillor Smith regarding Bank Holiday pay, Councillor Hargreaves said this would be passed to officers to be looked at.

The proposal was approved unanimously.

RESOLVED to:

I.                 Approve the Pay Policy Statement

II.               Give delegated authority to the Assistant Director – Business & Change Management to update the Pay Policy Statement and associated documents with pay multiple and average salary figures as at 31 March 2023 and with revised salary information once the 2023/24 national pay award is agreed