The Council operated a Members’ Allowances Scheme which was reviewed annually by the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP). The IRP had  reviewed the current scheme and made recommendations for the 2015/16 Municipal Year after reviewing the committee arrangements made at Annual Council on 20 May 2015.

The Members’ Allowance Scheme was Part 6 of the Council’s Constitution and the Independent Remuneration Panel had recommended no change.

Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED and Cllr Hirst SECONDED the recommendations within the report and it was RESOLVED that:

1.         The report of the Independent Remuneration Panel be noted.

2.         The revised Members Allowances at Appendix A be agreed, being no more than £274,175.92.