To consider a report on the above.

The Council considered the submitted report setting out the Council’s Annual Pay Policy Statement as required under Section 38 (1) of the Localism Act 2011.  It was noted that the Policy drew together the Council’s overarching policies on pay and conditions which would be published on the Council’s website.

It was proposed by Councillor Thomas (D) and seconded by Councillor Hernandez:

that the Torbay Council Annual Pay Policy Statement be approved in order for the Council to be compliant with Section 38 (1) of the Localism Act 2011.

An amendment was proposed by Councillor Darling and seconded by Councillor Pentney:

subject to the Executive Head of Business Services being requested to develop a policy statement to make it clear Torbay Council’s wish not to participate in the introduction of regional pay both for the Council and, where possible, our partner organisations.

On being put to the vote, the amendment was declared carried.

The substantive motion (the original motion with the additional wording) was then before Members for consideration.

On being put to the vote, the substantive motion was declared carried.