Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Corporate Manager Democratic & Civic Support.

The Corporate Manager Democratic & Civic Support presented the report on the allowances paid to Elected Members in 2018/19, as the Council had a statutory obligation to publish all allowances paid, and expenses claimed by Members each financial year. In response to a question from a Member, the Corporate Manager Democratic & Civic Support, explained that:-

·         The figures provided in the report covered two municipal years and therefore showed figures for Councillors who had lost or given up their seats in May 2018; as well as those who were first elected at that time.This meant that there were more than 39 individuals listed, who had received a basic allowance, or partial allowance during the year.

·         The number of Special Responsibility Allowances, paid during the year was less than 50% of the overall number of Councillors. It was noted that this was in-line with good practice and also with the recommendations of the Council’s Independent Remuneration Panel. 

Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee noted the allowances paid and the expenses claimed by Members in 2018/19.