Councillors were introduced to a new employee salary sacrifice car lease scheme. With the Council’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, the introduction of a salary sacrifice car lease scheme. Whilst being a benefit to its employees, would also allow the Council to have some control over its business-related emissions for those taking up the scheme.
Savings to the Council in terms of lower employer’s national insurance and superannuation contributions would depend upon the take up of the scheme by employees. There is also the option to buy the car after the lease period. Discussions took place surrounding the benefits of electric cars and charging points across the Borough.
RESOLVED that the introduction of a salary sacrifice car lease scheme as set out in the report be approved.