Issue

senior officer remuneration

1 story · discussed at 1 council meeting · 2 councils

Councils are currently setting their senior officer pay policies for upcoming financial years.

Southwark Council approved its Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 in March 2026, detailing its approach to senior officer remuneration. The statement confirmed that pay scales reflect national negotiations for 2025/26, with discussions for 2026/27 still ongoing, meaning the impact on remuneration for that year is not yet determined. It also stated that bonuses are not paid to senior officers.

Hillingdon Council's Appointments Committee was scheduled to discuss senior officer remuneration for the 2025-2026 financial year in April 2026. No further meetings are currently scheduled regarding senior officer remuneration, which covers the compensation and benefits for high-ranking employees.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council approved its Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 on March 18, 2026. Source
  2. Southwark's statement confirms senior officer pay scales reflect 2025/26 national pay negotiations. Source
  3. Southwark Council does not pay bonuses to senior officers. Source
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  1. Council agrees pay policy statement for 2026/27 Southwark Council has formally agreed its Pay Policy Statement for the 2026/27 financial year, detailing the council's approach to senior officer remuneration. Southwark 22 March 2026