Newcastle Borough Council - Councillors Allowance Scheme 2010/11

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Councillors Allowance Scheme 2010/11

The Councillors allowances for Newcastle's Councillors are as follows:

Position	Amount (£)
Leader of the Council	13590
Deputy Leader	9510
Cabinet Member with Portfolio (6)	5660
Cabinet Member without Portfolio (0)	2830
Chair of Planning Committee	4230
Chairs of Overview and Scrutiny Committees	2830
Chair of Licensing Committee	3430
Chair of Public Protection Committee	3430
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee	2830
Chair of Standards Committee	2830
Vice-Chair of Planning Committee	1410
Vice-Chairs of Overview and Scrutiny Committees	1130
Vice-Chair of Public Protection Committee	1130
Vice-Chair of Licensing Committee	1130
Vice-Chair of Audit and Risk Committee	1130
Vice-Chair of Standards Committee	1130
Minority Party Leaders	1130*
Basic Allowance	3365
Carer's Allowance	£5.15 per hour**

*Minority Party Leader's Allowance should only be payable to groups comprising at least 10% of total Council membership ( i.e. 6 Members).

** Or the statutory minimum hourly wage, whichever is the greater.

For further information relating to attendance at meetings, Councillors financial and other interests please contact Members Services.