Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation to increase the mileage reimbursement rate was approved.
summary: The decision at stake is to increase the council's mileage reimbursement rate to 55p per mile for employees and Elected Members using their own vehicle for the first 10,000 business miles per annum.
topline: The Executive Board has decided to increase the council's mileage reimbursement rate to 55p per mile for employees and Elected Members.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is primarily aimed at aligning with HMRC rates and ensuring appropriate reimbursement for business travel costs.
affected_stakeholders: ["Employees", "Elected Members"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.wrexham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1868&LLL=0
Decision Maker: Executive Board
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To seek approval to increase the council’s mileage reimbursement rate
Content: To seek approval to increase the council’s mileage reimbursement rate RESOLVED – (i) That the council’s mileage reimbursement rate be increased to 55p per mile for employees and Elected Members using their own vehicle for the first 10,000 business miles per annum, backdated to 6 April 2026. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for Decisions (i) To align with HMRC rates to ensure employees and Elected Members are appropriately reimbursed for business travel costs. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow the change to be implemented as soon as possible
Date of Decision: July 7, 2026