Above-inflation pay rise for councillors ‘is embarrassing’

WREXHAM’S Democratic Services Committee has branded plans to increase councillor pay by 6.4% ‘embarrassing’

- By ALEC DOYLE Local Democracy Reporter

Their comments came just days after Flintshire councillors criticised the independent Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) plans, which would see pay across elected roles increase by more than inflation, which was 4% over the last 12 months.

The leaders of both councils would see pay increase from £66,727 to £71,025.

Deputy leader pay would go up from £46,709 to £49,717 while all elected members would see remuneration rise from £19,771 to £21,044.

Cabinet or executive board members pay would also go up from £40,036 to £42,615 while council chair pay would rise from £29,657 to £31,567.