Decision

The council has decided to approve the Members' Allowances Scheme for the upcoming year.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations of the Standards Committee were approved.

summary: The decision involves approving the Members' Allowances Scheme for the year 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

topline: The council has decided to approve the Members' Allowances Scheme for the upcoming year.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting allowances for council members, which can be a sensitive topic for taxpayers and the public.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Taxpayers", "Public"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://calderdale.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=318

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: (A)          MEMBERS ALLOWANCES SCHEME FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2025 TO 31ST MARCH 2026   It was moved by Councillor Brundell, Seconded by Councillor Barnes   that the recommendations of the Standards Committee contained in Minute Number 8, be approved.   RESOLVED that the Members’ Allowances Scheme approved on 14th February 2024 be approved for the year 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, continuing to apply the annual adjustment provision.

Date of Decision: February 12, 2025