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The Independent Remuneration Panel has reviewed the Member Allowances scheme and their report and recommendations are attached.

The Council considered the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Members’ Allowances, following their recent review of the scheme.

In moving the report, Councillor Kevin Guy placed on record his thanks to the Panel for their work, and emphasised the independence.

On a motion from Councillor Kevin Guy, seconded by Councillor Robin Moss, it was

RESOLVED to

1.  Note the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) on Members’ Allowances and agree with their recommendations;

2.  Agree that any changes be implemented from the start of the next financial year, aside from the changes to the Council Chair and Vice-Chair which would take effect from May 2025 Council AGM;

3.  Appoint the IRP with effect from May 2027 to review the Basic Allowance in accordance with recommendations 1,2 & 3 of their report; and

4.  Formally thank the Panel for their work.

[Notes;

1.  The above resolution was carried with 45 Councillors voting in favour and 3 Councillors voting against.]