URL: https://democracy.gravesham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3766

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: That the revised Remuneration Policy for Rosherville Limited be approved by the Shareholder.

Content: That the revised Remuneration Policy for Rosherville Limited be approved by the Shareholder. The Cabinet were presented with the draft Remuneration Policy for the Rosherville group of companies to Cabinet for approval, following the annual review process.   The Deputy Chief Executive advised that the following updates had been made to the draft policy, and they were all in line with the Greenbook:   Updated pay scales to reflect the changes that were agreed as part of the pay award in 2024-25, including changes to the Market Forces Allowance and the pay scales for Rosherville Repairs & Maintenance Limited; Specific reference to the three unions that were recognised by Rosherville (Unison, Unite and GMB); and The annual tool allowance has been increased to £512 (from £450) in line with the Shareholder’s policy for those employees who were required to purchase tools to complete their works.   The Deputy Chief Executive confirmed that the proposed changes had been shared with the three unions, and they gave no specific feedback as the changes just reflected Council policy changes.   Following a discussion on adding a line into the report that stated Greenbook rights could not be taken away without approval from Members, the Chair acknowledged Members concerns but explained that the rule would have no power as the new authority formed following local government reorganization could ignore the rule completely. The Chair, instead, highlighted the importance of demonstrating how the Councils local authority trading company worked better than other Councils LATCo’s and to show the new Members the benefits of the current system being used, including Greenbook.   Resolved that Cabinet:   Approved the Remuneration Policy for the Rosherville group of companies at appendix one Agreed for the annual updates to the salary information within the policy to be updated as necessary to ensure it was reflective of the annual pay awards approved by the Shareholder. This would not require the policy to be re-presented to Cabinet for approval but would require written consent from the Leader of the Executive, in line with the Shareholder Agreement.    

Date of Decision: May 27, 2025