The report was moved by Councillor Byers and seconded by Councillor Skeete and Councillor McLean spoke on the item.

The Liberal Democrat amendment as set out in agenda item 20 was moved by Councillor McGrath and seconded by Councillor Bailey.

The Liberal Democrat amendment was put to a vote and fell – votes in favour: 26, votes against: 29, abstentions: 2.

The report was put to a vote and was and was carried – votes in favour: 44, votes against: 9, abstentions: 3.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Pay Policy Statement attached as Appendix A to the Council report for 2021/22 be approved and the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any consequential changes needed to the Constitution.

2.    That the Members’ Allowance Scheme attached as Appendix D to the Council report for 2021/22 be approved, noting that there will be no increase in allowances in 21/22;

3.    That it be noted that The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 are currently subject to legal challenge and that the Pay Policy Statement may need to be amended once the outcome of that challenge is known.