Document Remodelling of the pay scales

The remodelling of the Council’s pay scales was necessary due to the upcoming increase in the National Living Wage.

Work on the simplification of the Council’s pay and reward structure was due to begin early in the upcoming financial year.  This was however a complicated task that necessitated benchmarking with a number of comparator authorities.  Runnymede was however believed to pay less than most other nearby local authorities, although it was not considered an outlier.  It was hoped that there would be staff involvement in the upcoming review of the pay and reward structure.

It was resolved that:

1.    The re-modelling of the pay scales, in line with Option 2 set out in the officer’s report, be approved.

2.    The Chief Executive be delegated authority to conclude negotiations with the recognised trade union and implement a new arrangement.

3.    The implementation of the new National Living Wage rate, with effect from 1 April 2024 (in accordance with the legislation), be approved.