The review panel says the limited increases in the level of the basic allowance at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2019, means that this has fallen behind in comparison with other councils locally and nationally “and also having regard to the economic situation within the country.

East Cambridgeshire councillors play ‘catch up’ with 12 per cent pay rise

‘The public also do not realise the low level of allowances/expenses received by local councillors’ says independent review

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