Decision details

Agreed

That it is recommended to Council that:-

(1)     the attached Policy and Appendix be adopted and published in accordance with the legislation; and 

(2)     delegated authority be given to the Corporate Manager - Legal and HR to make necessary amendments to the pay policy statement following any changes in legislation or subsequent increases in pay.

Reason for Decision:

Section 38 (1) of the Localism Act 2011 requires English and Welsh Authorities to produce a statutory Pay Policy Statement each financial year commencing in 2012/13 and thereafter each subsequent financial year.  The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government issued further guidance in early 2013.