URL: https://cardiff.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2506

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Council has a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011 to prepare a pay policy statement on an annual basis. The first statement was in place by 31st March 2012 and they have been produced annually since. Agreement (and subsequent publication) of this 2025/26 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.  

Content: The Council has a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011 to prepare a pay policy statement on an annual basis. The first statement was in place by 31st March 2012 and they have been produced annually since. Agreement (and subsequent publication) of this 2025/26 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.   Senior Officers - Paul Orders, Sarah McGill, Chris Lee, Debbie Marles and Rachael Davies - declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 9 (Pay Policy Statement 2026/27).  Senior Officers left the meeting, Debbie Marles and Rachael Davies remained at the meeting to provide technical and procedural advice, but withdrew before the decision.   RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to:   1.   confirm that the decision to agree the Pay Policy Statement constitutes agreement to implement the cost of living pay increases determined by the relevant negotiating body effective from 1st April 2026, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed by Council on 5th March 2026.   2.   determine that any additional financial implications arising from the national pay agreements determined after this date that cannot be met within the Council’s Revenue Budget will be referred to Council for consideration and decision.   3.   Approve the attached Pay Policy Statement (2026/27) Appendix 1.  

Date of Decision: March 19, 2026