Mid Sussex District Area - Scheme of Members’ Allowances

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
REVIEW OF MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES FOR 2025/2026

Scheme of Members’ Allowances: The Local Government Act 2000 requires local authorities to set their
schemes of allowance on an annual basis after taking into account the
recommendations of an independent panel. The scheme must include a basic
allowance payable equally to all Councillors and may include provision for
Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) under the Local Authorities
(Members’Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003. Members are not obliged
to take the allowance.
Independent Remuneration Panel’s Review: Mid Sussex District Council has received a report from the Independent Remuneration Panel on the review of Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2025/26.
The recommendations contained in the report cover the level of Basic
Allowance, the level of Special Responsibility Allowance, rates for Travel and
Subsistence claims, policy development and allowances relating to childcare
and dependent care. The Panel’s recommended allowance rates are as follows:
Role / Allowance Recommended Amount
Basic Allowance £5,893.80
Leader of the Council £23,575.20
Deputy Leader £11,787.60
Cabinet Member £9,430.08
Chair of the Council £7,661.94
Vice-Chair of the Council £2,553.98
Planning Committee Chair £7,367.25
Planning Committee Vice-Chair £1,841.81
Licensing Committee Chair £1,178.76
Standards Committee Chair £1,178.76
Group Leader £258.50 per member
Scrutiny Committee Chair £4,715.04
Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair £1,178.76
Audit Committee Chair £3,536.28
Independent Persons for standard matters £775.50
Travel and Subsistence Recommended Amount
Vehicles (petrol/diesel or hybrid) Car Mileage 45p per mile
Car Passenger Mileage Rate 3p per mile for 1
passenger. 5p
per mile for 2 or
more passengers
Vehicles (fully electric) 7p per mile
Cycling Allowance 20p per mile
Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, Evening Meal £7, £10, £4, £13
Overnight Out of Pocket expenses: per night / per week £6, £24
Childcare Allowance £12.21 per
for one child, and
£24.42 per hour
for two or more
children
Dependent Carer Allowance £32.14 per hour
A copy of the panel’s report is available to view on the Council’s website
and during opening hours at the Council’s Office, Mid Sussex District Council,
Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS
- Monday to Thursday 08:45 - 17:15, Friday 08:45 - 16:15.
Member Services Manager, Mid Sussex District Council.
Dated: 17th July 2025.
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