Report by Monitoring Officer

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report setting out the recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel, following its meeting on 22 November 2023, in relation to the scheme of Councillors’ Allowances for 2024/25.  The Panel’s recommendations were set out in Appendix A to the report and had been reflected in the updated allowances scheme at Appendix B to the report.  The Panel would continue to review the scheme each year of the four-year term until 2026/27.

The following motion was moved by Councillor Brock and seconded by Councillor Terry and CARRIED:

Resolved –

(1)            That the Councillors’ Allowances Scheme 2024/25, as set out in Appendix B to the report, be adopted;

(2)            That the Assistant Director of Legal & Democratic Services be authorised to administer the Councillors’ Allowances scheme in accordance with the provision in the base budget for 2024/25.