Issue - decisions

RECOMMENDED:     1)         That:

a)    An increase of £1925 or 5% (whichever is the greater) be applied to all salary points.

b)    A flat rate non-consolidated cost-of-living payment of £750pa (pro rata for part time employees) to be paid to all permanent employees and temporary staff (with a contract specifying a duration of 12 months or more) who were in post on 1^st April 2023.  This payment to be paid in 12 monthly instalments with effect from April 2023.

c)    The top points of all grades (not individual salaries) are increased by the maximum applicable percentage increase (10.38%) with effect from 1^st October 2023.  This will not have an immediate financial impact but will assist with future recruitment and retention. 

2)         That changes to annual leave and working hours are not implemented as part of the local Pay Award as any changes to terms and conditions that are negotiated nationally would continue to apply to our employees.

Reason for Decision

To implement an annual pay increase for employees that balances the requirement to make financial savings with the need to recruit and retain good quality employees.