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Southwark Council agreed its Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, detailing senior officer remuneration and pay ratios.

Southwark Council's Council Assembly approved its Pay Policy Statement for the 2026/27 financial year in March 2026. This statement outlines the council's approach to senior officer remuneration, with pay scales reflecting national negotiations for 2025/26. Discussions for 2026/27 are ongoing, meaning the projected impact on senior officer pay is not yet determined.

The Pay Policy Statement details the pay of chief officers and deputy chief officers, confirming that bonuses are not paid to senior officers. It also outlines the council's commitment to paying all employees at least a certain amount, using a metric to compare the salary of highest-paid employees to others.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Council Assembly approved its Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 on March 18, 2026. Source
  2. The statement confirms bonuses are not paid to senior officers. Source
  3. Pay scales reflect national pay negotiations for 2025/26. 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