Issue - meetings

This report introduces the draft Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 and seeks approval of the Statement prior to its presentation to Full Council and subsequent publication on the Council’s website.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)       Agree that the draft Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 is referred to Full Council for approval.

(2)       Nominate and Authorise the Head of People and Organisational Development to include the returning officer fees, when received.

The Committee received a report introducing the draft Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 and seeking approval of the Statement prior to its presentation to Full Council and subsequent publication on the Council’s website.

The following matter was considered:

a)            Staff pay award. In response to a question from a Member, the Head of People and Organisational Development informed the Committee that the Chief Executive and Directors received the same percentage annual salary increase as all staff. The Full Council had agreed the percentage salary increase at its meeting in December 2025.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Agree that the draft Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 is referred to Full Council for approval.

(2)      Nominate and Authorise the Head of People and Organisational Development to include the returning officer fees, when received.