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Originally Posted by garinda
'Members of Lancashire's Police Authority have voted unanimously not to increase the annual member allowances in the coming year.'
“In the current economic turbulence we did not feel that we should increase our own allowances while asking for even greater efficiencies and productivity gains from the constabulary.”
No cash rise for Lancashire Police Authority (From Lancashire Telegraph)
Good to see at least one public body showing a modicum of common sense, and empathetic decency. |
'Councillors in Preston have voted not to give themselves a pay rise.'
"The panel feel, however, that the recommendations put forward will be construed as being appropriate, especially in the current climate."
'Preston councillors currently receive the
third-highest basic allowance in Lancashire,
behind West Lancashire and
Hyndburn. The lowest allowance, of £1,500, is paid to members of South Ribble Council.'
Councillors vote for a pay freeze after panel's recommendations - Lancashire Evening Post
Common sense appears to be spreading across the county, though sadly it bypassed us here in Hyndburn, or at least the Conservative councillors on H.B.C.