The scheme of Members' Allowances was last agreed by the Council at its meeting of 13 February 2024 (see item 13 - Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel). The allowance rates are set out below and Council has agreed to review these in the summer of 2025:
| Element | Multiplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Allowance | 1 | £5,820.00 |
| Special Responsibility Allowances | Multiplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Council | 1 | £5,820.00 |
| Vice-Chairman of the Council | 0.5 | £2,910.00 |
| Leader of the Council | 1 | £5,820.00 |
| Deputy Leader of the Council | 0.5 | £2,910.00 |
| Development Committee Chairman | 0.75 | £4,365.00 |
| Development Committee Vice-Chairman | 0.15 | £873.00 |
| Committee Chairman (all other committees) | 0.5 | £2,910.00 |
| Committee Vice-Chairman (all other committees) |
0.1 | £582.00 |
| Independent Member of the Audit Committee | n/a | £1,250.00 |
| Other Independent Persons | 0.1 | £582.00 |
| Opposition Political Group Leader 2-5 Members |
0.125 | £727.50 |
| Opposition Political Group Leader 6-10 Members |
0.25 | £1,455.00 |
| Opposition Political Group Leader 11 + Members |
0.5 | £2,910.00 |