Real Living Wage
Croydon Council's committee recommended approval of its 2026-27 Pay Policy Statement, which includes an updated London Living Wage figure.
Croydon Council's Appointments & Disciplinary Committee recommended approval of the authority's Pay Policy Statement for the 2026-27 financial year in January 2026. This statement, which outlines policies on the remuneration of Chief Officers and the pay of the lowest-paid employees, includes an updated London Living Wage figure.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary wage rate calculated based on the actual cost of living, distinct from the National Living Wage. It is set independently by the Living Wage Foundation, reflecting the actual cost of living, and councils may adopt it.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Appointments & Disciplinary Committee recommended approval of the 2026-27 Pay Policy Statement in January 2026. Source
- The 2026-27 Pay Policy Statement includes an updated London Living Wage figure. Source
- The Pay Policy Statement outlines policies on the remuneration of Chief Officers and the pay of the lowest-paid employees. Source
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