Elected Members, including the City Mayor, are paid an annual allowance in exchange for the time and expenses they incur on council business.
This dataset contains details of expenses paid following review of these in 2019 and includes details of each financial year from 1st April 2019. A separate dataset is published containing figures from earlier years.
All figures shown are gross payments and are subject to Income Tax and National Insurance.
Members can decline any element / increase (in full or in part) of their Allowance.
Basic Allowances - All Members receive a Basic Allowance, together with a Travel and Subsistence Allowance for activities within the city boundary. They also receive a Telecommunication and Support Allowance which is a contribution to council related telecommunications costs including broadband and miscellaneous items to support the Members role, such as printer cartridges.
Special Responsibility Allowance - Members who take specific responsibilities such as a Committee Chair are paid an additional Special Responsibility Allowance. Details of these are included in the Members' Allowance Scheme which does not allow any individual to receive more than one Special Responsibility Allowance.
Dependant Care Allowance - Members may claim expenses in relation to dependant care where appropriate.
Travel and Subsistence Outside City - Additional expenses can be claimed for travel and subsistence outside the city boundary when undertaking council approved business.
Independent Persons / Members / Co-Optees - The council is required to appoint Independent Persons and Independent Members to support the Standards process, which has a role in governing the conduct of Councillors. There is also a statutory requirement for Co-optees to contribute to the council's activities from an education perspective, specifically as part of the conucil's Children, Young People and Schools Scrutiny Commission. These positions receive the allowances shown. In addition, Independent Persons can claim Travel Expenses.
