Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: Amendment of Members Allowance Scheme regarding Travel Allowances
topline: The Council has decided to amend the Members Allowance Scheme regarding Travel Allowances
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial allowances for council members
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Independent Remuneration Panel"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or influence
URL: https://scambs.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=13080
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Council (unanimous) agreed to amend the Members Allowance Scheme, as recommended by the Independent Remuneration Panel: a. That Travel Allowances for Members be updated, to take effect retrospectively from 1 April 2026, as follows: Travel Allowances 4.1 Private transport rates Motor Vehicles cc of vehicle rate per mile Cars All vehicles 55p Motorcycles All vehicles 24p Bicycles - 20p
Date of Decision: July 16, 2026