Issue - meetings

(Technology and Support Services Portfolio Holder) To consider the attached report.

Mover: Councillor A Lion, Technology & Support Services

Councillor A Lion presented a report on the Council’s Pay Policy Statement for 2017/18 which was required by Section 38(1) of the Localism Act 2011 to be published each financial year. It specifically included the Council’s approach to its highest and lowest paid employees.

Report as first moved ADOPTED

            RESOLVED:

That the Council’s Pay Policy Statement for 2017/18 attached as Appendices 1 to these minutes be adopted.

(Technology & Support Services Portfolio Holder) To consider the attached report (C-059-2016/17).

(1)        That the Pay Policy Statement for 2017/18 be recommended to the Council for approval.

The Portfolio Holder for Technology & Support Services presented a report on the Pay Policy Statement for 2017/18.

The Portfolio Holder reported that Section 38(1) of the Localism Act 2011 required the Council to produce a Pay Policy Statement for each financial year setting out details of its remuneration policy. Specifically, it should include the Council’s approach to its highest and lowest paid employees. The Statement drew on the Review of Fair Pay in the Public Sector (Will Hutton 2011) and concerns over low pay.

Decision:

(1)        That the Pay Policy Statement for 2017/18 be recommended to the Council for approval.

Reasons for Decision:

To enable the Cabinet to comment on the Council’s Pay Policy statement before it was approved by the Council.

Other Options Considered and Rejected:

To amend the content of the statement prior to its approval by the Council.