Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Operating Officer, as contained on pages 57 to 64 of the Book of Reports, which sought approval of the Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2024/25 and endorsement of the Membership of the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP).

RESOLVED:

A.     That the IRP’s report for 2024/25, attached at Appendix 2, be received and taken into account when considering the recommendations at 2.2 and 2.3 below.

B.     That in accordance with paragraph 10 of the IRP's report, a Members Allowance Scheme be made, effective from 1 April 2024, incorporating:

(a)  A Basic Allowance of £4,950

(b)  Provision for Special Responsibility Allowances, as detailed on the Schedule attached as Appendix 1 to the report

(c)  Childcare and Dependent Carer’s Allowance to be set at the same level as the 'Real' Living Wage (£12.00 from 1 April 2024). 

C.     That the Head of Legal & Democratic Services update the Members’ Allowances Scheme for the period commencing 1 April 2024, such scheme to be incorporated into the Constitution and subsequently published.

D.     That the Membership of the IRP for 2024/25 and the respective terms of office be noted and endorsed as follows:

          Mrs G Stanley (Chairman)1 May 2027 

          Mr J Boardman                 1 May 2026

          Mr I Thompson                  1 May 2025