Cheshire East Council has published details of the allowances paid to elected members of the council.
The figures published cover the financial year, from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
They include the basic allowance of 12,851 and the special responsibility allowance which are paid to councillors who hold specific positions of responsibility, such as leader of the council, cabinet members or chairs of committees. Also included are dependants' carers' allowances, travel and subsistence and co-optees' allowances are
These allowances represent a reimbursement for the time and personal costs incurred by elected members while carrying out their responsibilities on behalf of the council and the people of Cheshire East.
Cheshire East is a large unitary authority with 82 elected members and the Council says the total cost of allowances - £1,280,084 from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 - is proportionate and in line with most other unitary authorities in England.
Members of the public can view the schedule of allowances paid on the council's website alongside the scheme of member's allowances, which outlines how any percent increase in officer pay may also be applied to members.
