PAY AND REWARD UPDATE

KMiller advised that pay claims were received from the staff side and Trade Unions in April. Negotiations began and offers were made for 4% for 2025/26 and 3.5% for 2026/27. The staff side have accepted on behalf of Officers, and this will be backdated and provided in the September pay. Unison and Unite are currently balloting and the outcome is expected around 11th/12th September. If accepted, it will be backdated and provided in the October pay. KMiller noted that a multi-year deal gives comfort to the workforce, helps with budget planning and provides an opportunity to look at total reward strategy. KMiller thanked the staff side and PNBS for their contribution to negotiation and constructive dialogue.
PNBS Official Side Chair, Pauline Howie, agreed that the discussions were constructive and also shared her thanks to those involved.
Members noted the update.

The Chair, DCC Jane Connors and Lynn Brown all paid tribute to James Gray and thanked him for his contribution to policing. James Gray thanked Authority Members, the Police Scotland Executive Team, and the wider finance team for their support.