Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 24, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The motion was MOVED by the Mayor, SECONDED by Councillor Rathbone and with Councillors Shrivastava and Tam abstaining, it was RESOLVED that the Council agrees:   1.That the basic allowance of £12,792 be increased by 3.2% to £13,201 with effect from 1st April 2025; 2. That all existing Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) be increased by 3.2% with effect from 1st April 2025; 3. The Monitoring Officer be instructed to: a. review the Council’s current allowances against the most recent report of the Independent Remuneration Panel and to bring a report to a future meeting of the Council, and b. take any steps necessary to implement this decision.