Councillor Allowances
Guidance for Members
Make a claim for Councillor Travel and Subsistence Expenses: (Councillor use only.)
Councillors are able to claim for travelling and subsistence expenses in accordance with the Members' Allowance Scheme found at Part 6 of the Council's Constitution. The rates apply to travel and subsistence are determined with reference to the Independent Remuneration Panel and current approved rates published by the HMRC for the financial year. For details of current rates, click here.
Councillor Allowances and Expenses 2009/10
Councillor Allowances and Expenses 2010/11
Councillor Allowances 2011/12
Rates payable to Councillors are as follows:
| Description | Amount | |
| Basic Allowance | 6,692.26 | |
| Leader | 17,043.75 | |
| Deputy Leader | 10,226.25 | 60% of Leader's Amount |
| Portfolio Holders | 9,374.06 | 55% of Leader's Amount |
| Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee | 5,965.31 | 35% of Leader's Amount |
| Leader of Main Opposition | 5,965.31 | 35% of Leader's Amount |
| Chair of the Planning Committee | 5,113.13 | 30% of Leader's Amount |
| Chair of the Licensing Committee | 5,113.13 | 30% of Leader's Amount |
| Chair of the Audit Committee | 3,408.75 | 20% of Leader's Amount |
| Leader of Third Group | 3,408.75 | 20% of Leader's Amount |
| Councillor appointed to the Joint Stategic Planning Committee | 1,704.38 | 10% of Leader's Amount |
The above figures are gross. All Councillors will be entitled to a Basic Annual Allowance. In addition, they may also be entitled to an additional Special Responsibility Allowance if they hold other positions in the Council. If a Councillor holds more than one position, he/she will be entitled to only one additional payment.
Last updated May 2011
Pages in Councillor Allowances
- 1. You are here Guidance for Members
- 2. Travel and Subsistence Rates 2011/12 (correct as at May 2011)
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