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Members needed for independent panel which sets councillors’ allowancesBasingstoke and Deane Borough Council is looking to recruit new members for its Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) which will be held on 19 and 20 November 2025.
The Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) Regulations 2003 allows local councils to establish and maintain an Independent Remuneration Panel, with the panel responsible for developing the Members’ Allowances Scheme each year.
This includes recommending the level of basic and special allowances for councillors, childcare and dependent carers’ allowances and the level of allowances for travel and subsistence.
Members of the Independent Remuneration Panel must not be an elected or co-opted member of the Council, an officer at the Council or a member or officer of a Town or Parish Council in the Borough area.Ideally candidates would have a keen interest and understanding of local government, a strong connection to the borough as a resident or through working in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane, be able to consider matters objectively and understand and explore complex issues.
Each post will be on a voluntary basis, but an allowance of £500 will be paid. Full training will be provided. Candidates will be required for up 20-40 hours during the course of the review into allowances to the end of 2025.To apply please complete the attached application form (Do not click "Apply for this job")The deadline for applications is Friday 8 August 2025.
