[katex]

Well, you must have been a wealthy man then Cashy not to claim expenses. They are there to allow a lower paid 'working man' to become a councillor without any hardships so that they can get on with their position, rather than worry about money.

Not claiming, if you have used these services in the role of Councillor, is just self-satisfying smugness in my opinion and leads others on the road to guilt trip for doing so.