Issue details

Annual Pay Policy and Pension Discretions (LGPS)

 

 

The publication of the Annual Salary Statement is a statutory requirement under Section 38 (1) of the Localism Act 2011. If Council does not approve the Salary Statement then the Council will be in breach of the legislation.

Under the current Pensions Regulations, Torbay Council is able to exercise a range of discretions in regard to how the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is applied to its employees who are members of the Scheme. The Employers Pensions Discretions must be reviewed and approved by Council annually in line with Local Government Pension Scheme regulations.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/01/2026

Decision due: 17 Feb 2026 by Cabinet

Decision due: 26 Feb 2026 by Council

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Tourism, Culture & Events and Corporate Services

Lead director: Director of Corporate Services

Contact: Michelle Gruber Email: michelle.gruber@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Trade Unions representing staff within Torbay Council will be consulted at Joint Consultative meetings

Consultees

Torbay Council employees, including all employees who are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you want to make representations contact:: Matthew Fairclough-Kay, Director of Corporate Services, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, email matthew.fairclough-kay@torbay.gov.uk, telephone (01803) 207449.

 

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