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Originally Posted by accyman
if somone is out helping people and working for his constituancy then obviously they wont have a landline available so will depend on a mobile more
i would say the higher the phone bill the more that person was out and about getting things done
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I think you should have kept quiet whilst you were ahead on this Graham, I would have willingly endorsed Accyman's comment as above, as others were swing this way.
Now I am a little confused, but not questioning any 'misuse' at all. Cllr Britcliffe's bill wasn't that small either @ £798 ... but presume had the same problem with the contract too.
From what I have seen of you, you are a very enthusiastic, hardworking and approachable Councillor who spends lots of hours explaining matters at length to his constituents ... not sure what Cllr. Britcliffe is like, as never had any contact to be fair; just on face value alone doesn't seem to have the same type of friendly personality ('course again could be wrong).
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Originally Posted by claytonender
Here are some interesting figures on Peter Britcliffe's Member's Allowance payment form 2003/2004 year to 2007/2008 year.
2003/2004 basic allowance (which every member is entitled to claim) £3102.75 + special Responsibility allowance £11765.02 Total £14867.77
2004/2005 basic £3134.74 + special £12644.62 Total £15779.36 (an increase of 6.13%)
2005/2006 basic £3726.46 + special £14549.46 Total £185275.92 (an increase of 15.82%)
2006/2007 basic £4154.10 + special £16616.04 Total £20770.14 (an increase of 13.65%)
2007/2008 basic £4257.97 + special £21862.01 Total £26119.98 (an increase of 25.76%)
so in 4 years he had an increase in his members (and special) allowances of 75.68%, I have compared the increase in the National Minimum wage over the same 4 years - this increased by 23%.
In addition to the members and special allowances he has also claimed mileage, childcare and subsisitence.
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Yes, this thread was initially about expenses, but am confused by the figures you have put up Claytonender. Please correct me as not fully au fait with accounts, etc.
Have only found access to what they were at January 2009, and the increase as from thereon, for instance:-
Basic allowance 4,388 >> 4,498 ... 2.5 percent.
Leader of the council 20,488 >>> 20,950 2.45 percent
Leader of Opposition 6,582 >>> 6,747 2.5 percent.
Cabinet Members 7,679 >>> 7,871 2.5 percent.
And so it goes on ... just average increases of 2.5 percent for all posts held; has this not applied to all council members on the basics over the years too.
Is it that Cllr. Britcliff holds specials that command a higher allowance ?
Is Cllr Britcliffe's allowance only showing ?
Hope you understand what I am getting at .. know what I am trying to impart in my head, hope has come out on this post.
