Decision Maker: Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 15, 2026

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED    1.     Travel for those receiving a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA)   The existing practice as set out in Section 8f of the Constitution – Members Allowance Scheme as below be confirmed:   “The SRA is paid to recognise the additional commitment and time required to fulfil each role and covers subsistence and travel for attending meetings not listed in Appendix A.”      2.     SRA for the Chair of the new Governance Committee    The SRA for the Chair of the Governance Committee continue and be set at the current SRA of £3,159.71.   3.     Annual review of expenditure and benchmarking   There be no increase in the Council’s Basic Allowance other than the annual increase in line with Local Authority employee pay increase.