Members' allowances

First approved by the council on 21 May 2003, last revised 25 May 2011 on the recommendation of the Independent Panel on Members' Remuneration -see May council minutes in 'Agendas and reports' for greater detail by clicking on the link in the 'Do It now' box opposite.

 

Position

Number

Allowance at 1 April 2009 (£s)

Basic Allowance for all councillors

70

£10,835 (Factor 100%)

Special Responsibility Allowances:



Leader of the Council

35 max



1

 



Band 1, Factor 210% -  £22,754

Executive Councillor

6

Band 2, Factor 160% -  £17,336 

Group Leaders

2

Band 2, Factor 160% -  £17,336


Chair of Council


1


Band 3 Factor 50% -      £5,417

Select Committee Chairs

6

Band 3 Factor 50% -      £5,417

Select Committee Spokespersons

12

Band 4, Factor 40% -      £4,334

Development Control Committee Chairs

2

Band 5, Factor 40% -      £4,334

Vice-Chair of Council

1

Band 6, Factor 20% -      £1,625

 

Licensing, Regulatory & General Purposes Committee Chair

1

No allowance

Public Rights of Way Committee Chair

1

No allowance

 

 

 

     (Note: The Basic Allowance is equivalent to 14/37 of scp 34 on the Local Government payscales).