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".
