In line with the Localism Act 2011 (the Act), the purpose of the Council’s Pay Policy Statement is to provide transparency with regard to the Council’s approach to setting pay by identifying:

·  The methods by which salaries of all employees are determined;

·  The detail and level of the salary package of its most senior staff;

·  The Head of Paid Service responsibility for ensuring the provisions set out in this statement are applied consistently throughout the Council and recommending any amendments to Full Council.