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Originally Posted by shakermaker
Page 7 of this week's Accrington Observer reports that Hyndburn's 36 councillors shared a total of £291,953 between them in allowances.
The council leader Councillor Peter Britcliffe was the highest claimer with £30,952. Councillor Malcolm Pritchard claimed £1 of his basic allowance.
I really feel sorry for Councillor Britcliffe, what with having over 30,000 times the tasks of Councillor Pritchard. It's no wonder the former has no time to visit this forum.
Why do we need so many councillors for such a small area, and why do they each need to claim so much money in allowances?
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Are allowances the same as or different to and on top of expenses?