Issue - meetings

To receive the pay policy statement for 2026/27 for approval.

The pay policy statement for 2026/27 was presented to Council. It was noted that the pay gap between the top and median average earner had remained the same as the previous year but the gender pay gap had seen a minor increase from 4.3% to 4.4%, but was still significantly lower than the national average of 11.2%. It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Cartwright and unanimously

RESOLVED –

(i)            The pay policy statement for 2026/27 be approved;

(ii)          The pay gap between the top and median average earner being the same as the previous year be noted;

(iii)         The minor increase in the gender pay gap be noted.

To present the pay policy statement for 2026/27.

The council’s pay policy statement for 2026/27 was presented to members.

It was moved by Councillor Cope, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The pay gap between the top and median average earner be noted as the same as the previous year;

(ii)          The minor increase in the gender pay gap at 4.4% (significantly lower than the national average of 11.2%) be noted;

(iii)         The pay policy statement be endorsed and RECOMMENDED to Council.