Decision details

Council RESOLVED:

(1)     To approve the changes to the Members’ Allowance Scheme proposed in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report which update and clarify the Council’s support for councillors with caring responsibilities in relation to a) dependants’ carers’ allowance and b) maternity, paternity, adoption and sickness pay.

(2)     To make a Members Allowance Scheme in the proposed terms set out in this report for the Financial Year 2022/23.

(3)     To note that a further detailed review of the level of allowances payable under the Scheme will be undertaken by Constitution Working Group following which further changes to the Scheme may be recommended to Council.

(4)     To authorise the Director of Legal, HR Audit & Investigations to comply with the statutory requirements to publicise the Council’s Members’ Allowance Scheme.