Newcastle City Council's lowest paid workers are in line for a pay rise as a part of its commitment to fair pay.
School cooks, cleaners and nursery assistants are just some of those who will see their wage rise by £1 an hour. Every year since 2012 the council has improved the pay of its staff on the three lowest pay grades, aiming to help towards a decent standard of living.
It rises in line with the wage announced every year by national body The Living Wage Foundation, which increased pay from £9.90 to £10.90 this September. The extra £1 an hour for around 800 staff will increase the council's pay bill by £127,000 for the rest of the financial year.
