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Redbridge Councillors vote to freeze their allowances
19 March 2010
Press release number: PR923
There will be no increase in Members’ annual allowances this
year.
Redbridge Councillors are entitled to an increase in line with
pay inflation, but last night agreed to forgo it.
The decision received cross-party support and was made in
recognition of the difficult economic conditions facing the
Borough.
Redbridge Council Leader, Councillor Keith Prince, said:
"When I talk to residents it is clear that many families and local
business are facing financial hardship. So although Members were
due an increase in their allowances this year, it is only right we
do not take it as a small contribution to the pressures faced by
residents."
Redbridge Labour Group Leader, Cllr Elaine Norman, said: "It is
important that members take the lead when some residents will be
lucky to receive a pay rise if not a pay freeze. We are
acknowledging the difficulties facing residents, which is why there
is cross-party support for turning down an increase in our
allowance."
Redbridge Liberal Democrats Group Leader, Cllr Hugh Cleaver,
said: "In my group there is a strong feeling that we
should not take any increase in allowances this year. This has been
recognised by Councillors from all parties on the Council who have
agreed that we should waive any increase this year in line with the
decision to hold Council Tax at the same level."
