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Croydon - Members’ Allowance Scheme 2026/27
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London Borough of Croydon: Scheme of Members Allowances
The London Borough of Croydon hereby gives notice in accordance with regulations 16 and 22 of the Local Authorities (Members Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 (No 1021), as amended, of the Members’ Allowance Scheme 2026/27.
The Scheme provides for a Basic Allowance payable to all Members, and an annual Special Responsibility Allowance (paid in addition to the Basic Allowance) to those holding positions with special responsibilities.
COUNCILLORS’ BASIC AND SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY ALLOWANCES
| Allowance / Position | (£) |
|---|---|
| Basic Allowance — All Members | 12,367 |
| Civic Mayor’s Allowance | 16,820 |
| Deputy Civic Mayor’s Allowance | 8,410 |
| Special Responsibility Allowances - Paid in addition to Basic Allowance (Unless otherwise stated) | |
| Elected Mayor of the Council [inc. Basic Allowance] | 86,628 |
| Statutory Deputy Mayor (note, Member of Cabinet) | 33,505 |
| Non-Statutory Deputy Mayor (note, Member of Cabinet) | 33,505 |
| Cabinet Members (up to 6 positions) | 29,093 |
| Deputy Cabinet Members (up to 4 positions) | 5,809 |
| Chair - Scrutiny and Overview Committee | 22,153 |
| Deputy Chair - Scrutiny and Overview Committee (includes SRA for also being Chair of a Scrutiny Sub-Committee) | 9,164 |
| Conservative Group Secretary | 8,746 |
| Conservative Chief Whip | 12,823 |
| Chair - Licensing Committee | 8,723 |
| Chair - Planning Committee | 13,989 |
| Chair - Pension Committee | 7,794 |
| Chair – General Purposes Committee | 5,940 |
| Leader of the Labour Group (Leader of the Opposition) | 18,994 |
| Deputy Leader of the Labour Group (Up to 2 positions) | 6,947 |
| Shadow Cabinet Members (up to 6 positions) | 5,940 |
| Labour Chief Whip | 12,823 |
| Labour Group Secretary | 8,746 |
| Leader of 2nd Largest Opposition Group (Minimum of 7 or more Members i.e., 10% of Council) | 5,809 |
| Vice Chair - Scrutiny and Overview Committee (includes SRA for also being Chair of a Scrutiny Sub Committee) | 9,164 |
| Chair of Scrutiny Sub-Committee (up to 2 positions) | 5,809 |
| Co-optee allowance — Chair - Audit and Governance Committee | 8,462 |
Further Information
In adopting the scheme for 2026/27, agreed at the Council Meeting held on the 20th July 2026, the Council had regard to the London Councils’ Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) 2023 report on ‘The Remuneration of Councillors in London’. A full copy of the report can be accessed at: https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/who-we-are/governance-and-spending/financial-reporting/remuneration-councillors
Members are now entitled to apply for inclusion in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Councillors may claim travel and subsistence allowances for a range of out-of-Borough approved duties specified in the relevant statutory regulations. These are articulated in the full version of the Scheme of Members Allowances.
The full Scheme of Members’ Allowance may be inspected at Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon, during normal office hours or at Part 6A of the Council’s constitution which can be found via www.croydon.gov.uk
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