Decision details

The Council  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 2022/23 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued

compliance with this legislation.

RESOLVED: that

1.                  changes to the Council’s Single Status Pay and Grading Structure as a result of the NJC for Local Government Services pay agreement 2022, by the removal of SCP 1 be agreed and as a consequence a spot point Grades for Grade 1 (SCP2) and Grade 2 (SCP3) be agreed

2.              the increase in annual leave agreed by the NJC for Local Government Services employees be noted and the additional leave for other Council employees identified in paragraph 30, be agreed under local agreement.

3.             Council be recommended to

(i)      confirm that the decision to agree the Pay Policy Statement constitutes agreement to implement the cost of living pay increases determined by the relevant negotiating body effective from 1st April 2023, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed by Council on 9th March 2023. 

(ii)     determine that any additional financial implications arising from the national pay agreements determined after this date that cannot be met within the Council’s Revenue Budget will be referred to Council for consideration and decision.

(iii)    approve the attached Pay Policy Statement (2023/24) Appendix 1.