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Independent Remuneration Panel – Pay Award and Review of Allowances

Meeting: 05/03/2025 - Council (Item 77)

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To inform Members of the proposed pay allowance rates for Members for 2025/26 based on the Cabinet governance model.

Minutes:

The recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel were debated, including the recommendation for a rise in allowances in line with the employee pay award.

         

RESOLVED that:

1.       Members allowances be increased for 2025/26 in line with the employee pay award (anticipated at 3%).

2.       An increase of £600 be applied to the basic allowance to decrease the gap between this Council and the Council with the next lowest allowances in Nottinghamshire.

3.       An allowance of £900 be awarded for the role of Deputy Portfolio Holder.