Issue details

Response to Motion by Councillor Phillips on Oxford Living Wage

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