Plans to update the living wage in West Dunbartonshire have been delayed until next year - to ensure the council can afford it.

The Real Living Wage, currently set at £12.60 across the UK, is independently calculated based on the actual cost of living, including essentials such as food, housing, and energy and is set by the Living Wage Foundation.

West Dunbartonshire Council pays the Scottish Local Government Living Wage which was recently revised to £13.06 because of the agreed pay award for 25/26 and will increase again to £13.52 from April 2026.

The local authority says it is facing increased pressure from the Glasgow City Region to attain Real Living Wage accreditation and officers have been exploring the implications and costs of implementing this.

A report presented to members o

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