Report by Executive Director of Resources

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report setting out the recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel, following its meetings on 8 October 2024, 12 November 2024, 10 December 2024 and 18 December 2024, 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 Terry and seconded by Councillor Leng and CARRIED:

Resolved –

(1)           That the Councillors’ Allowances Scheme 2025/26, 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 2025/26.