Ipswich Borough Council is celebrating Living Wage Week 2026 by highlighting its commitment to fair pay and recognising the vital contribution employees and our contractors make to the Borough every day.
Taking place between 9 and 15 November 2026, Living Wage Week is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the campaign, which has grown into a nationwide movement supported by nearly 17,000 accredited employers across the UK.
Ipswich Borough Council has been a Living Wage Employer since 2014 and was the first local authority in Suffolk to be accredited. The Council is proud to recognise the value of its workforce and its commitment to ensuring employees are fairly rewarded for the important work they do. The real Living Wage is independently calculated based on the cost of living and reflects the everyday expenses facing employees and their families. The new rate was announced on 15 October and is £14.10 an hour. Everyone who works for the Council gets paid at least the Living Wage.
Cllr Martin Cook, Portfolio Holder for Resources said: “Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, colleagues work hard to support residents, maintain our public spaces, deliver essential services and help our communities thrive.
“As a Living Wage Employer, we’re proud to recognise that contribution and demonstrate our commitment to fair pay, because we believe the people who make a difference to Ipswich deserve to feel valued and supported. We would encourage every employer in the town to join us.”
Employers who would like to become accredited can find out more at livingwage.org.uk.