Agenda item

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources concerning the Pay Policy Statement 2018-19.

10.1    The Leader of the Council presented the report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources and explained that the Council had a duty to publish an annual pay policy statement. He stated that he would answer question that Members may have.

10.2    Councillor Haigh stated that while the Council did not meet the statutory test which would require it to publish its Gender Pay Gap, it would be advisable to do so. She further shared her view that the reference to the Living Wage was ambiguous and queried if this could be clarified.

10.3    Councillor James stated that the Gender Pay Gap had been confirmed and clarified that the Living Wage was calculated at £8.75 per hour.

10.4    RESOLVED that the Pay Policy Statement for 2018/19 be approved.