Decision details

Review of Members' Allowances Scheme

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1.         To note the review of the Members’ Allowances Scheme be.

2.         That Member Support Working Group be requested to produce information for members, including tips on work / life balance and dealing with social media. This could then be shared on the members portal.

3.         That information about the Dependant carers allowance and expenses and how to claim them to be highlighted via the members portal on a quarterly basis.

4.         That an explanatory note be added to the annual notice moving forward, setting out information about the role of a Councillor, that some members live in rural areas, use public transport or have disabilities meaning they require assistance with travel. The allowance also renumerated for wear and tear on vehicles.

Report author: Ruth Rimmington

Publication date: 31/01/2025

Date of decision: 28/01/2025

Decided at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council

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