Councillors Allowances
Councillors are paid an annual basic allowance to recognise
the duties and responsibilities of their office, including
attendance at Council meetings. Special Responsibility Allowances
are paid to Councillors holding particular positions with extra
responsibilities.
These allowances are subject to deduction of Income Tax and
National Insurance; the amount shown in the linked document are
gross payments prior to these deductions being made. Councillors
are also reimbursed their reasonable travel and subsistence
expenses incurred in attending meetings and carrying out other
approved duties.
To view the payments made to Councillors in 2010/11, please
click on
this link.
To view the payments made to Councillors in 2009/10, please
click on this
link.