Decision details

Whether to seek accreditation as a Living Wage Council by the Living Wage Foundation.

Matter for Decision: The purpose of the report was to explore options for the Council becoming a Living Wage Employer accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

The Executive Councillor resolved:

       i.          To adopt a living wage policy in respect of contractors as set out in paragraph 4.13 of the officer’s report to the extent permitted by law.

     ii.          To authorise the Director of Business Transformation to seek accreditation from the Foundation as a UK Living Wage employer.

   iii.          To authorise the Director of Business Transformation to make such minor alterations to the approach set out in the officer’s report as may be required to achieve accreditation following consultation with the Executive Councillor, Chair and Opposition Spokes.

   iv.          To amend the Contract Procedure Rules accordingly.

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Head of Legal Services.

The Scrutiny Committee considered the recommendations and endorsed them unanimously.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.