Decision details

Neil Gershon, Chairman of the Remuneration Panel introduced the report. He noted that the Panel proposed to implement the final year of the four year plan (approved in 2015) to bring the basic allowance up to £5,000 by May 2019/20. Councillor Thomas-Atkin proposed that the report be approved, and thanked Mr Gershon and Mr Rowe for their time in producing the report.  This was seconded by the Leader, Councillor Wall who echoed the thanks to the Remuneration Panel and noted the significant progress which has been made over the past 4 years in forming a robust scheme for Member’s allowances.

As there were no questions, the Chairman took Members to the recommendations, which were agreed unanimously.

RESOLVED

Council agrees:

To adopt the scheme of allowances for the financial year 2019/20.