Public sector pay inequality - all non-London councils

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To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act (2000) to request information pertaining to public sector pay inequality. The following are a list of questions that I would like a response on;

• How many persons does your council employ?
• How many council employees are employed as apprentices, and how much is their pay per hour?
• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal or less than a full-time equivalent of £14,942.20 per year?
• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal to or less than a full-time equivalent of £16,380 (in London £19,201) per year?
• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal to or less than a full-time equivalent of £29,588 per year?
• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal to or greater than a full-time equivalent of £46,351 per year?
• What are the non-pecuniary benefits or expenses available to stage employed in roles with full-time equivalent salaries equal to or greater than £46,351 per year?

If you can identify any ways that my request could be refined, I would be grateful for any further advice and assistance.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via email and I will be pleased to clarify what I am asking for and discuss the request.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Emily Thomas

Info Manager, Cannock Chase District Council

Thank you for your email.

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and may be contacted at; [1][Cannock Chase District Council request email] .

Regards

Information Manager

Cannock Chase Council

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Info Manager, Cannock Chase District Council

Dear Emily,

Thank you for your email requesting information.

Please see the responses below to your request.

How many persons does your council employ?

452 employees

• How many council employees are employed as apprentices, and how much is their pay per hour?

No Apprentices currently on the payroll. Out to recruitment for two apprentices currently.

The Council pays its' entry Level Apprentices (Level 1 & 2 ) at the NMW rate (excluding the National Apprentice Rate). For Apprentices studying at Level 3 or above the duties of the role are evaluated against the Council's Job Evaluation Scheme and graded accordingly. The Council is a Living Wage Foundation Rate Employer.

• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal or less than a full-time equivalent of £14,942.20 per year?

Zero

• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal to or less than a full-time equivalent of £16,380 (in London £19,201) per year?

Zero
• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal to or less than a full-time equivalent of £29,588 per year?

329

• How many council employees are employed on a salary equal to or greater than a full-time equivalent of £46,351 per year?

6

• What are the non-pecuniary benefits or expenses available to stage employed in roles with full-time equivalent salaries equal to or greater than £46,351 per year?

Officers earning £51,067 per annum and above within Cannock Chase Council are employed as Chief Officers. Chief Officers are entitled to 30 days annual leave (35 after 5 yrs.’ service). They may also consolidate 5-10 days of annual leave into salary and also purchase up to 5 days additional leave. The Council also offers professional development opportunities across its’ workforce which may entitle the employee to paid time off and a funded qualification.

For queries relating to how your request has been handled in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 please feel free to contact me. If you are then not satisfied with our response you can complain to us at https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/feedback.

Following the exhaustion of our complaints procedure you can also complain to the Information Commissioner at:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
www.ico.org.uk

Yours sincerely,

Information Manager
Cannock Chase Council

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