Each year, before making any change to its scheme of councillors' allowances, the council must seek, and take into account, the recommendations of an independent remuneration panel. 

A notice outlining the panel’s recommendations and the response of the council is published each year.

Approved councillor allowance scheme

You can read the scheme of allowances for the forthcoming year:

You can also view councillor allowance schemes from previous years.

Payment of allowances

As soon as practicable after the end of the year concerned, the council publishes a list showing the amounts of expenses paid to councillors. 

All payments made to members are in accordance with the councillor Allowance Scheme:

If you have any questions about the allowances that are paid please contact the head of democratic and member services via 01925 443322 or contact@warrington.gov.uk.