NOTICE UNDER THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES (MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2003
The Authority having regard to the recommendations made by an Independent Panel (IRP) determined, at the Authority meeting held on 18 October 2019, not to approve the allowances as recommended by the IRP. The main features of the IRP recommendations are detailed below and the allowances as approved by the Authority. In summary, the Authority approved a lower increase of 2% in allowances payable from 1st April 2019 and to then freeze allowances until 31st March 2023.
| Recommended by IRP (not Approved by CFA) | Approved by CFA | |
| Basic Allowance | £3,755 Per Annum | £2,238 Per Annum |
| Special Responsibility Allowance | ||
| Chair of the Authority | £15,020 | £8,952 |
| Vice Chair of the Authority | £7,510 | £4,476 |
| Chair of Audit and Governance Committee | £4,694 | £2,797 |
The scheme and the records of payments made under it are available for inspection during normal office hours at Cleveland Fire Authority, Training and Administration Hub, Endeavour House, Queens Meadow Business Park, Hartlepool. TS25 5TH.
C Little, Treasurer to the Authority
Cleveland Fire Authority
31 October 2019