Councillors' Allowances
The Council is required by law to make a Scheme of Allowances
for Councillors and to decide the amounts to be paid to them under
the Scheme. A copy of the current Scheme is contained in the
Council's Constitution.
The Council's Independent Remuneration Panel has the function of
providing the Council with advice on its Scheme and the amounts to
be paid. The Council must have regard to the Panel's advice
when taking decisions in relation to the nature and level of
allowances payable to Councillors.
The Independent Remuneration Panel currently comprises the
following independent members:-
- Mr. M. Baldrey
- Mr. J. Brown
- Mrs. L. Hawkins
- Mr. P. Sandhu
- Mr. M. Weaver
Messrs. Baldrey, Browne, and Sandhu and Mrs. Hawkins were
appointed following advertisement and interview.
Allowances for 2010/2011
In February 2010, a Notice was published in the
local press detailing the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2010/2011.
The Notice, which summarises the December 2009 report of the
Independent Remuneration Panel, is available to view by clicking
the following link: Press Notice
(5th February 2010) - Allowances for 2010/2011.
Reports of the Independent Remuneration Panel
Copies of previous reports published by the Panel can be viewed
here:-
Rates of Allowances
Allowances paid to Members of the Council
