pay policy statement for 2026/27
Tower Hamlets Council approved pension scheme eligibility for its elected members as part of its 2026/27 pay policy.
Tower Hamlets Council approved eligibility for its elected members to join the Local Government Pension Scheme in March 2026. This decision, part of the updated Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27, followed government guidance and a consultation, with the scheme taking effect from May 11, 2026.
The Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 outlines the approach to remuneration for employees, including chief officers and lowest-paid staff, and elected members at councils such as Tower Hamlets, Lancashire County Council, and the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
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