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Councillors' allowances and expenses

Current Basic Allowance and Special Responsibility Allowances

Basic Allowance  £6,608
Special Responsibility Allowances % of basic allowance Payment
Leader of the Council  200% £13,216
Deputy Leader of the Council 100% £6,608
Chair of Council  60% £3,964.80
Vice Chair of Council  10% £660.80
Chair of Committees (Service, A&S & DCC) 110% £7,268.80

Vice Chair of Committees
(Service, A&S & DCC)

40% £2,643.20
Group Leader Allowance (based on governance responsibility and size of group)  

Group Leader Allowance

£1,652 - Governance element plus an additional amount based on the size of the group:

  • 38+ Members = £6,608
  • 26-37 Members = £4,956
  • 13-25 Members = £3,304
  • 3-12 Members = £1,652

View all allowances paid and costs incurred by Councillors in performing their role

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