Issue - meetings

The Council is required to undertake an independent review of its Member Allowances scheme every 4 years.  The last review reported its findings in 2021 so this report is about establishing the next review.

The Council considered a report inviting their approval to re-establish the  independent panel to consider the next review of their allowances scheme, which must take place every 4 years.

The Green group suggested an item for inclusion in the review; - more clarity about councillor parking permits.  They will submit this request to the Monitoring Officer for inclusion in scope.

On a motion from Councillor Dave Wood, seconded by Councillor Robin Moss, it was unanimously

RESOLVED to

1.  Agree the re-appointment of the Independent Remuneration Panel for B&NES;

2.  Agree that the Independent Remuneration Panel be asked to conduct the next full review of the Member Allowances scheme in late summer/Autumn of 2024, with a view to any agreed changes to the scheme being implemented from April 2025;

3.  Note the issues carried over from the last review (in paragraph 3.5 of the report);

4.  Submit any suggestions for Panel consideration to the Monitoring Officer, before its first meeting in April 2024.