Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel - Members' Allowance Scheme - Proposed Changes to Dependents' Carers' Allowance
July 17, 2025 Full Council (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to consider and approve proposed changes to the Dependents' Carers' Allowance element of the Members' Allowance Scheme 2025/26, including increasing the allowance rate, removing the annual maximum, and modifying eligibility criteria.
Full council record
Purpose
At the Full Council meeting in March 2025, a
number of councillors had queried the current level of the
Dependents' Carers' Allowance, and the rules for claiming it. It
had been agreed that the issue would be referred to the Independent
Remuneration Panel for its views on any changes.
Related Meeting
Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm on July 17, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 17 Jul 2025 |