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RESOLVED: that Members note the findings of the external independent pay review and approve the following recommendations from the Personnel Committee, which are intended to take effect from 16 September 2025. Please note that a national pay award of 3.20% will be applied to all figures quoted.
A. Chief Executive Pay Scale
Approve the creation of a new pay scale comprising five pay points, ranging from £126,508 to £138,962, to provide future flexibility. Placement of the current postholder will be in accordance with paragraph 3.11.
B. Corporate Director Pay Scale
Approve the creation of a new pay scale comprising four pay points, ranging from £99,437 to £102,865, with placement and progression criteria as outlined in paragraphs 3.10 and 3.15.
C. Director of Finance Pay Scale
Approve the creation of a new pay scale comprising six pay points, ranging from £97,961 to £102,865, with placement and progression criteria as outlined in paragraphs 3.10, 3.17, and 3.18.
D. JNC Posts – Discretionary Increments
Note that approval for accelerated increments and/or discretionary pay points for all JNC postsremains at the discretion of the Chief Executive.
E. Assistant Director Pay Scale
Note the creation of a new pay scale comprising nine pay points, ranging from £66,590 to £81,624, with placement and progression criteria as outlined in paragraphs 3.10 and 3.19. This recommendation was approved by the Personnel Committee following consideration of the external pay review.
F. Pay Policy Statement
Authorise the Assistant Director for Organisation and People Development to make any necessary amendments to the Council’s Pay Policy Statement arising from this report.