Cheshire East Council publishes councillor allowances

Cheshire East Council has published details of the allowances paid to elected members of the council.

The figures published cover the financial year, from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.  

They include the basic allowance, the special responsibility allowance, dependants’ carers’ allowances, travel and subsistence and co-optees’ allowances.  

These allowances represent a reimbursement for the time and personal costs incurred by elected members while carrying out their responsibilities on behalf of the council and the people of Cheshire East.  

Cheshire East is a large unitary authority with 82 elected members and the total cost of allowances is proportionate and in line with most other unitary authorities in England.  

Members of the public can view the schedule of allowances paid on the council’s website alongside the scheme of member’s allowances, which outlines how any percent increase in officer pay may also be applied to members.