West Norfolk council set to boost workers pay in bid to cling onto staff
A rise of £1,925 or 5% – whatever is the greater – has been recommended for 500 staff
Last updated 22nd Aug 2023
A Norfolk council looks set to give all its workers a significant pay boost in a bid to help recruit and retain staff.
West Norfolk Council’s (WNC) ruling cabinet has recommended a rise of £1,925 or 5% – whatever is the greater – for all of its 500 staff.
At the same time, all workers will receive a one-off cost of living payment of £750.
It comes on the back of high levels of inflation, which has pushed up household bills, and is intended to help ensure the council can continue to recruit staff.
Concerns were raised at a recent WNC cabinet meeting that there is a “difficulty” getting people for senior roles.
The Council’s lowest wage rate under these proposals would be £11.59 an hour.
An earlier report considered by the council’s cabinet, before it recommended the rise, said the move would provide “an annual pay increase for employees that balances the requirement to make financial savings with the need to recruit and retain good quality employees.”
A meeting of the full council is expected to approve the increase at a meeting on Thursday.