Agenda item

To present the proposed HBBC Pay Policy Statement for 2019/20.

The pay policy statement for 2019/20 was presented to the Scrutiny Commission. It was noted that the pay multiple had reduced since the previous year’s report due to the new pay structure.

Concern was expressed about difficulties in recruiting and retaining planning officers which was a national problem. It was noted that career grades had been introduced to provide a structure for progression.

RESOLVED – the report be noted.