The Head of People has submitted a report for the annual Pay Policy Statement for 2025-2026.

Recommendation: For Council to resolve to:

1.    Approve the Annual Pay Policy Statement 2025/26.

Council received a report from the Head of People regarding the annual Pay Policy Statement for 2025-2026.

Councillor Chapman introduced the report and proposed the recommendations, noting that the requirement for an annual report has existed since the 2011 Localities Act. Council heard that the report summarises how Council employees are paid and that no changes are expected for next year as Council is mid-way through a two-year pay settlement.

On being seconded by Councillor Brown, the recommendations were put to a vote and agreed.