‘It’s a demanding role’

Figures released by the Tax Payers’ Alliance show Notts County Council pays its members £12,906 a year - higher than any other county council nationally.

The research shows neighbouring councillors in Leicestershire receive £10,152 a year, councillors in Derbyshire receive £9,948 and those in Lincolnshire receive £8,184.

But county councillor for Worksop North East and Carlton Alan Rhodes believes constituents are getting value for money.

He said: “We have a big responsibility. We are a big authority making big decisions, our budgets are big and it is a big commitment. It’s a demanding role and it’s quite right the remuneration that councillors get reflects the role we do.”

Councillors’ basic allowances are determined by the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) every four years.

A review can also be carried out if there is a significant change to governence arrangements or if the council calls for a review voluntarily.