Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Director of Governance.

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley, presented the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel which set out recommendations to the Council following their review of Members’ Allowances.

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded the unanimous Decision

1.         That the attached Member Allowances Scheme be approved in its current format with effect from 19 May 2021.

2.         That alternative reward systems be considered, similar to those offered to staff (perhaps with the Member Support Working Group).

3.         The role descriptions within the Constitution be reviewed and updated with the Member Support Working Group.

4.             The Member Allowances Scheme be reviewed again in 12 months to monitor any changes, including the provision of a mileage rate for electric vehicles.