This report explains the national position on the local government pay offer for 2022/23 and the implications and risks if the Council was to continue with the budgeted 2% pay award within the 2022/23 budget.

Cllr Barrett a member of Unite and Cllr Dr Barrett a member of Unison abstained from the vote. 

Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Poppy SECONDED that the recommendations within the report. A vote was taken by a show of hands and was RESOLVED.

Members are asked to:

R1. Approve the proposed National Joint Council (NJC) pay offer for 2022/23, as set out in paragraph 9 of this report, is adopted for Brentwood employees, subject to the final negotiations.

R2. Approve the proposed Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) pay offer for 2022/23, as set out in paragraph 12 of this report, is adopted for Brentwood employees, subject to the final negotiations.

R3. Delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service to amend Brentwood’s Pay Policy statement to reflect the revised pay scales for 2022/23.

Reasons for Recommendation

To ensure Brentwood’s pay scales create parity and across Local government sector, neighbouring authorities and meet statutory National Living Wage requirements.