Decision details

It was moved, seconded and RESOLVED:

1.         That the report of the Independent Panel be noted and that findings form the basis of the formal Members’ Allowances Scheme and the allowances paid the Mayor and Deputy Mayor

2.         That in accordance with the comments of the Panel regarding payment of carers’ allowances, the scheme be extended to accept payments to relatives who do not live in the same household as the Councillor. In all circumstances receipts must be submitted

3.         That in the light of the report of the Independent Panel the draft formal Scheme shown at Appendix B to this report be approved for 2020/2021

4.         That following the recommendation from the Independent Panel allowances be increased in line with future staff pay wards covered by the terms and conditions of the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) once known and as recommended by the Panel.  This indexation to apply until 2024 subject to any further Independent Panel reports