Councillors are entitled to allowances which are paid by the Council.

The main allowances which may be payable to a councillor are:

• Basic Allowance
• Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA)
• Dependants’ Carers’ Allowance (standard/specialised care rates)
• Travel and Subsistence Allowance (also payable to committee members); and
• Chairperson/Vice Chairperson Allowance.