Eastbourne welcomes Real Living Wage accreditation

Eastbourne Borough Council has been officially accredited as a Real Living Wage employer, underlining its commitment to fair pay and being a responsible employer.

The accreditation means all council staff are paid at least the Real Living Wage - £13.45 an hour - a voluntary rate calculated according to the actual cost of living.

Councillor Stephen Holt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, said: “Achieving Real Living Wage accreditation is something we can be extremely proud of and sends a clear message about the kind of employer we want to be.

“At a time when household budgets remain under pressure, it is particularly important that people receive fair pay that reflects the real cost of living.”

Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council are the only councils in East Sussex with the Real Living Wage accreditation.

For more information about the Real Living Wage visit www.livingwage.org.uk