Independent Remuneration Panel for Members' Allowances

We are legally required to run and maintain an independent remuneration panel in relation to councillor allowances.

The panel was appointed in autumn 2007 to undertake a review of the allowance scheme, and its recommendations were accepted by Full Council at their meeting on 1 April 2008.

The panel members are:

Dr Joe Conlon (chair)
Dr Paul Phillips
Dr George Reah
Kellie Wade.

The Scheme for Members' Allowances is detailed in full in the council's constitution.

For further information about the panel and the review and appointment processes please download our Remuneration Panel - background information and person specification documents.

For further information please contact our Director of Finances and Resources.