Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Operating Officer, as contained on pages 691 to 698 of the Book of Reports, which sought approval of the Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2023/24 and the Membership of the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP).

RESOLVED:     A.   That it be noted that the IRP has not been asked for a report this year, but met as referred to in paragraph 4.1 of the report.

B.   That a Members Allowance Scheme be made, effective from 1 April 2023, in accordance with the current scheme, incorporating:

(a)  A Basic Allowance of £4,842 (no increase)

(b)  Provision for Special Responsibility Allowances (SRA) payments, as detailed on the Schedule attached as Appendix 1 (no change)

(c)  Childcare and Dependent Carer’s Allowance to be set at the same level as the Living Wage (£10.42 per hour from 1 April 2023). 

C.   That the Legal & Democratic Services Manager update the Members’ Allowances Scheme for the period commencing 1 April 2023, such scheme to be incorporated into the Constitution and subsequently published.

D.   That the Membership of the IRP for 2023/24 and the respective terms of office be noted and endorsed as follows:

   Mrs G Stanley (Chairman)1 May 2024

   Mr I Thompson                  1 May 2025

   Mr J Boardman                 1 May 2026