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Gayle · 30-07-2005, 16:16

I know, it's ridiculous isn't it. Most people would be grateful for 2% these day. Although admittedly the basic rate for being a Councillor is only £4,000, after the increase which is not a lot. If you want to attract younger people to become Councillors you have to pay them a decent amount to make up for the loss of other income through going to meetings etc. It is one of the reasons why we have so many ageing Councillors because they've all retired from their day jobs. I'm not defending the 26% hike, just trying to play devils advocate and understand the rationale.

30-07-2005, 16:16	#58
Gayle God Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Relaxville Posts: 6,866 Blog Entries: 69 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 2867	Re: Councillors vote themselves a 26% rise. I know, it's ridiculous isn't it. Most people would be grateful for 2% these day. Although admittedly the basic rate for being a Councillor is only £4,000, after the increase which is not a lot. If you want to attract younger people to become Councillors you have to pay them a decent amount to make up for the loss of other income through going to meetings etc. It is one of the reasons why we have so many ageing Councillors because they've all retired from their day jobs. I'm not defending the 26% hike, just trying to play devils advocate and understand the rationale. __________________ The views expressed within this post are mine and mine alone.