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This report sets out the Pay Policy Statement for the financial year 2024/2025 in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, which the Council is asked to agree.

The report was previously considered by the Employment Matters Committee on 30 January 2024.

Background:

This report provided details of the Pay Policy Statement (PPS) for the financial year 2024/25 in accordance with the Localism Act 2011. It was noted that the PPS must be approved by a resolution of Full Council before it came into force and had to be prepared and approved before 31 March 2024 for the following financial year.

The report had been considered by the Employment Matters Committee on 30 January 2024, details of which were set out in paragraphs 3.8 to 3.10 of the report.

The Chairperson of the Employment Matters Committee, Councillor Hamilton, supported by the Portfolio Holder for Business Management, Councillor Van Dyke, proposed the recommendations as set out in the report.

Decision:

The Council approved the Pay Policy Statement 2024/2025, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

This report sets out the Pay Policy Statement for the financial year 2024/2025 in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 for referral to Full Council for agreement.

Discussion:

Members considered a report on the Pay Policy Statement for the financial year 2024/2025 in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.

In response to a question regarding the number of essential car users, the use of the NJC car mileage rates and the use of mobile phones, the Chief Organisational Culture Officer advised the Committee that in 2021/22 (the most up to date information available) there were 631 essential car users although that was likely to be lower now. With regards to mileage rates, she advised that a report would be brought forward to the Committee setting out a review, and that whilst mobile phone usage was not policed, officers would not be expected to use mobile phones for private calls during the working day.

Decision:

The Committee noted the Pay Policy Statement 2024/2025 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report and refers it to Full Council for agreement.