All councillors receive a basic allowance to help cover costs such as phone, postage and printer cartridges, as well as to compensate for some of the time spent on council duties.
Allowances are also available to cover the cost of travel and to provide carer support to enable councillors to attend meetings and other official duties.
Those undertaking specific roles that require a greater time commitment such as chairs of committees etc receive an additional Special Responsibility Allowance.
Allowances payable to councillors are detailed in the Members' allowance scheme (within the Constitution).
The details of the allowances paid to each councillor are published annually:
