It was agreed at the Council meeting on 26 February 2025 that allowances should increase by 3.0% for 2025 to 2026:
Basic allowance
Basic allowance for each councillor: £5,876
Special responsibility allowances
Special responsibility | Allowance |
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Leader of the Council | £14,690 |
Other Cabinet Members | £7,345 |
Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee | £7,345 |
Vice Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee | £1,836 |
Chairman of Planning Committees | £7,345 |
Vice Chairman of Planning Committees | £1,836 |
Chairmen of Area Planning Sub-Committees* | £5,142 |
Vice Chairman of Area Sub-Committees* | £1,285 |
Chairman of Licensing Committee | £2,204 |
Vice Chairman of Licensing Committee | £551 |
Chairman of Audit and Standards Committee | £4,407 |
Principal Opposition Group Leader | £2,938 |
*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
Download the latest report:
Report of the Independent remuneration panel September 2022 (PDF)