Decision

Member Scheme of Allowances

Decision Maker: Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Councillor Bill Revans proposed the recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor Mandy Chilcott.   Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Council Resolved to:-       i.         Thank the Panel for its report and recommendations set out in Appendix 1;      ii.         Consider the Panel’s recommendations prior to determining the Scheme of Members’ Allowances 2025/26 and the draft Scheme of Members’ Allowances 2025/26 (set out in Appendix 2);     iii.         Authorise the Monitoring Officer to finalise and publish the Scheme of Members’ Allowances 2025/26 to reflect the Council’s decision.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 Independent Remuneration Panel Report to Somerset Council February 2025.pdf
Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel February 2025.pdf
Updated Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel.pdf
Appendix 2 Scheme of Members Allowances 2025-26 - with tracked changes.pdf
Updated Appendix 1.pdf