RECOMMENDED: That option 4 including the increase for members ICT allowance (at basic allowance rate) be adopted as the increase for Members allowances with effect from 1st April 2023.
RESOLVED: That a separate report be presented later in the municipal year regarding the process for convening an Independent Review Panel for Members allowances.
Reason for Decision
The Council’s Members Allowance Scheme provides for allowances to be updated annually in line with the Officer’s cost of living pay award. The recommendation takes into account the comments of the Corporate Performance Panel.