Full Council recommended that the Motion to apply the Oxford Living Wage from 2027 be considered at Cabinet for a final decision
This paper provides a summary and high level options and recommendations for consideration by Members
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: - Affects more than one division and Revenue Expenditure > £1m;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This paper sets out detailed pay considerations of a sensitive nature - to enable a full discussion by Members it is considered that this paper should be exempt
Decision due: 14 Jul 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Resources and Deputy Leader
Lead director: Director of HR and Cultural Change
Contact: Aleksandra Langos-Baker, Strategic Pay and Reward Manager.
Consultation process
This is a high level response to the motion as raised at full Council in March - if taken forward there would need to be a full consultation process, also involving the Trade Unions
Consultees
This is a response to the motion -
if taken forward full consultation would be taken forward
Statutory Officers Group - June
Plan Reference: 26/133