It was agreed at the Council meeting on 22 February 2023 that allowances should increase by 3.5% for 2023 to 2024:
Basic allowance
Basic allowance for each councillor: £5,512
Special responsibility allowances
Special responsibility | Allowance |
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Leader of the Council | £13,781 |
Other Cabinet Members | £6,891 |
Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee | £6,891 |
Vice Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee | £1,723 |
Chairman of Planning Committees | £6,891 |
Vice Chairman of Planning Committees | £1,550 |
Chairmen of Area Planning Sub-Committees* | £4,823 |
Vice Chairman of Area Sub-Committees* | £1,206 |
Chairman of Licensing Committee | £2,067 |
Vice Chairman of Licensing Committee | £517 |
Chairman of Audit and Standards Committee | £4,135 |
Principal Opposition Group Leader | £2,683 |
Leaders of Opposition groups with greater than 10% of total members | £1,379 |
*There are 3 area Planning Sub-Committees for the East, North and South areas of the borough.
The special responsibility allowances are calculated using the following formulas:
Special responsibility | Formula |
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The Leader of the Council | 2.5 x the Basic Allowance |
Cabinet Members and the Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny | 50% of the Leader's Allowance |
Vice-Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny | 25% of Chairman's Allowance |
Chairman of Planning Committee | 50% of Leader’s Allowance |
Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee | 25% of Chairman’s Allowance |
Chairmen of Area Planning Sub Committees | 35% of Leader’s Allowance |
Vice Chairman of Area Planning Sub Committees | 25% of Chairman’s Allowance |
Chairman of Licensing Committee | 15% of Leader’s Allowance |
Vice Chairman of Licensing Committee | 25% of Chairman’s Allowance |
Chairman of Audit and Standards Committee | 30% of Leader’s Allowance |
Principal Opposition Group Leader | 20% of Leader’s Allowance |
Leaders of Opposition Group with 10% plus of total Members | 10% of Leader’s Allowance |
Councillor allowances and expenses
Independent remuneration panel report
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