Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Strategic Director for People and Communities.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve:-

1) the adoption of the Policy, Report and Appendices for publication in accordance with the legislation; and

2) to grant delegated authority to the Strategic Director – People and Community to make necessary amendments to the pay policy statement following any changes in legislation or subsequent increases in pay.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report which set out the Council’s Annual Pay Policy Statement 2025/26 which was a statutory requirement for approval by Full Council each financial year. Particular reference was made to the two main recommendations and section 8.1 of the report, which noted the pay award for 2025-2026 was yet to be resolved.

The Leader moved the recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor Wright, voted upon, and CARRIED unanimously.

RECOMMENDED that Council approve:-

1) the adoption of the Policy, Report and Appendices for publication in accordance with the legislation; and

2) to grant delegated authority to the Strategic Director – People and Community to make necessary amendments to the pay policy statement following any changes in legislation or subsequent increases in pay.