Councillors’ allowances and expenses

Our councillors get an allowance for their duties. This scheme is set out in the councillors and co-optees allowances scheme (PDF).

What the allowance covers

Councillors are entitled to an allowance to cover their duties. Some councillors also receive a special responsibility allowance (SRA) for extra duties they perform.

Councillors who hold more than one post are only entitled to claim the highest SRA. These allowances will be increased every year in line with the percentage yearly increase for officers’ salaries.

Councillors can also claim an allowance for carers’ costs, travelling and subsistence costs when carrying out certain duties outside the borough.​

• Members' allowances 2022 to 2023 (Excel)
• Members' allowances 2021 to 2022 (Excel)
• Members' allowances 2020 to 2021 (Excel)
• Members' allowances 2019 to 2020 (Excel)
• Members' allowances 2018 to 2019 (Excel)
• Members' allowances 2017 to 2018 (Excel)