Decision details

The committee considered a report presented by Janet Mather, Coroner Services Manager, which detailed the proposed pay award of 1.5% across Coroner salaries and the fees paid to Assistant Coroners, in line with guidance received from the Joint Negotiating Committee for Coroners.

The committee thanked Janet for the reports and for the recent training provided to county councillors on the coroners and registrars services.

Resolved: That

i)  The salary for the Senior Coroner and two Area Coroners be increased by 1.5% as set out in the report, with effect from 1 April 2021; and

ii)  The fees paid to Assistant Coroners be increased by 1.5% as set out in the report, with effect from 1 April 2021.