Part 6 Members Allowances Scheme

Details of the scheme for paying allowances to elected members

Members receive a financial allowance to reflect their roles and responsibilities in fulfilling their role as a Councillor.

Local authorities are required to adopt a Members’ Allowances Scheme on an annual basis, with effect from 1 April each year.  When amending its Members’ Allowances Scheme, a Council must pay regard to the recommendations of its Independent Remuneration Panel.  

The main allowances paid are basic, special responsibility, dependent carer and travel and subsistence.  Please click here for further information on the allowances:

• Councillors’ allowances 2008/2009   (Effective from 29 May 2008)
• Councillors’ allowances 2008/2009
• Councillors' allowances 2007/2008
• Councillors’ allowances 2006/2007 
• Councillors' allowances 2005/2006
• Councillors' allowances 2004/2005

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