Issue - meetings

Neal Gershon, Chairman of the Independent Remuneration Panel introduced the report, summarising the proposed changes following consultation with Councillors and Group Leaders.

Councillor Webster moved the item, thanking Mr Gershon and the Panel for their review and noting that the proposed changes result in a saving of £2800 per year. The item was seconded by Councillor Walker.

Discussion was held on the facilities available at the Council for cyclists, and the option to increase the car sharing allowance to encourage people to reduce their carbon footprint. It was noted that any amendments to allowances could be put forward at the consultation phase of the next review.

The Chairman took Members to the recommendations which were agreed.

RESOLVED

Council:

(i)         thanked the Panel for their work;

(ii)        considered the recommendations of the Panel, summarised below,

(iii)       agreed a scheme of allowances for the financial year 2020/21.