Decision details

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 seventh annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.

RESOLVED: that

Cabinet approve the attached Pay Policy Statement 2018/19 (Appendix 1) for consideration by Council on 22 March 2018 and note:

(i)            the employer’s pension contributions have been included in the calculation of an employee’s weekly pay, where appropriate

(ii)          that the Council will need to take steps to implement changes arising from the NJC for Local Government Pay for 2018/20

(iii)         the inclusion of the Gender Pay Gap report

(iv)         the commitment to the principles and guidance on the appropriate use of non-guaranteed hours arrangements in the devolved public services in Wales, as developed by the Public Services Staff Commission in social partnership with the Welsh Government’s Partnership Council and its sector groups.