Saturday, July 12, 2014

Surrey County Council Tory Leadership pay rises shows 'contempt for hard-working families' Helping to save two hundred million pounds



David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County Council outlines his plans for the county

Helping to Save Two Hundred Million Pounds....

An independent remuneration panel recommened Councillors' basic allowances rise from £11,791 to £12,418, the leader's allowance rise from £27,000 to £35,548, the deputy leader's allowance increasing from £19,500 to £30,333, and eight cabinet members' allowances rising from £16,500 to £22,151.

Instead the ruling Tory group gave a 59% pay rise to leader David Hodge, taking his allowance from £27,000 to £43,000 instead of the recommended £35,548.

His deputy's pay rose by 60% from £19,500 to £31,250 instead of the recommended £30,333.

Local government minister Brandon Lewis MP, said the rise - which went against proposals from an independent panel - was "deeply concerning".