Members' allowances

First approved by the council on 21st May 2003, revised 19th May 2004, 18th May 2005, 24th May 2006 and 23rd May 2007 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 23 May 2007 (£'s)

Basic Allowance for all councillors

70

£10,189 (Factor 100%)

Special Responsibility Allowances:



Leader of the Council

35 max



1

 



Band 1, Factor 210% -  £21,397

Executive Councillor

6

Band 2, Factor 160% -  £16,302 

Group Leaders

2

Band 2, Factor 160% -  £16,302


Chair of Council


1


Band 3, Factor 75% -      £7,642

Select Committee Chairs

6

Band 3, Factor 75% -      £7,642

Select Committee Spokespersons

12

Band 4, Factor 40% -      £4,076

Development Control Committee Chairs

2

Band 5, Factor 30% -      £3,057

Vice-Chair of Council

1

Band 6, Factor 20% -      £2,038

 

Licensing, Regulatory & General Purposes Committee Chair

1

Band 7, Factor 10% -      £1,019

Public Rights of Way Committee Chair

1

Band 7, Factor 10% -      £1,019

 

 

 

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