Councillors' allowances and expenses
Current Basic Allowance and Special Responsibility Allowances
| Basic Allowance | £6,358 |
| Special Responsibility Allowances | |
| Leader of the Council | £12,716 |
| Deputy Leader of the Council | £6,358 |
| Chair of Council | £3,814.80 |
| Vice Chair of Council | £635.80 |
| Chair of Committees (Service, A&S & DCC) | £6,993.80 |
| Vice Chair of Committees (Service, A&S & DCC) | £2,543.20 |
| Group Leader Allowance (based on governance responsibility and size of group) | * |
* Group Leader Allowance
£1,589.50 - Governance element plus an additional amount based on the size of the group:
- 38+ Members = £6,358
- 26-37 Members = £4,769
- 13-25 Members = £3,179
- 3-12 Members = £1,590
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- Allowances And Costs 2021 22 (439 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2020 21 (447 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2019 20 (430 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2018 19 (192 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2017 18 (189 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2016 17 (194 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2015 16 (189 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2014 15 (30 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2013 14 (341 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2012 13 (41 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2011 12 (704 KB)
- Allowances And Costs 2010 11 (55 KB)
Independent Remuneration Panel
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