In light of staff job security, cuts to public services and in view that residents want Councillors to justify their allowances more, I voted against the Independent Remuneration Panels recommendations to freeze Councillor’s Allowances at Full Council.
During the consultation with members I suggested that Cabinet Members should receive smaller allowances than present and that allowances ought to be means tested and provided only to Councillors who are out of pocket through their expenses. This, I believe would reduce costs, save money, and give a more diverse range of County Councillors.
A proposal made by the Panel was to provide a mobile phone to members unable to pick up an Orange signal. Rather than support this, I suggested Councillors had Mobiles/ Blackberries withdrawn. Unfortunately, I was only one of three Councillors not to support the Panels suggestions.
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