Councillors' allowances are set by an independent panel and do
not change other than when the panel meets to review them. They
were fully reviewed in 2003 and then in 2008. You can view the
report of the last councillors' remuneration panel, which outlines
the criteria the panel considered in making its
recommendations:
The allowances take account of the responsibilities of each
councillor, with each one responsible for representing their
electorate. Additional allowances are paid to those who have
additional responsibilities such as being a member of the Cabinet,
or Chairman or Vice-Chairman of one of the Council’s committees.
Follow the link below to view the current recommended allowances
scheme which give details the basic allowance and special
responsibilities allowances paid:
Allowances paid
Details of allowances paid to councillors are published in the
Council's magazine Coastline each year. You can view the allowances
paid in the last five financial years by following the links
below: