Allowances and expenses
Elected Members (Councillors) of an authority are entitled under the Members’ Allowances Scheme to receive remuneration for the duties they perform. The scheme is governed by the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003.
All councillors are entitled to a basic allowance to cover their democratic duties. Some councillors also receive a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) reflecting the level of their additional duties. The scheme also includes details of allowances available to independent or co-opted members of committees.
The current Member allowances scheme was approved by Full Council on 14 September 2010 and is in effect from 1 August 2010 to 31 March 2014.
The basic allowance is £10,597.
Members allowances paid 2011-12
Members allowances paid 2010-11
Members allowances paid 2009-10
Members allowances paid 2008-09
Special Responsibility Allowances 1 August 2010 to 31 March 2014
This table sets out the current rates of Special Responsibility Allowances.
|
Band |
Amount |
Positions |
|
4 |
34,909 |
Leader |
|
3 |
27,429 17,455 |
Deputy Leader of the Council Cabinet Members (excl. Leader and Deputy) |
|
2 |
£15,333 |
Chairman of Planning & Environment Committee Chairman of Pension Fund Committee Chairman of Licensing Committee Chairmen of Overview and Scrutiny Committees Chairman of Business Management Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee Chairman of General Functions Committee Leader of Major Opposition Group Chairman of Audit Committee |
|
1 |
£8,852 £2,368 |
Chairman Area Planning Sub-Committees Chairman of Special Committee (Constitutional Review) Chairmen of Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committees (except Business Management) Chairmen of Residents Forums Chairmen of Area Environment Sub Committees Shadow Cabinet Members Member of Pension Fund Committee Leader of Smaller Opposition Group |