Councillor allowances frozen for a 5th year; Liberal Democrats want to keep weekly bin collections

A quick round up of Tuesday’s Full Council:

Council voted to freeze the Councillors’ allowance for the 5th year in a row. A single overall amount covers all expenses to prepare for and attend regular council and other meetings within the Borough, responding to residents’ enquiries, travel costs, phone calls, internet, stamps and so on

The basic allowance of £4750 before tax is the lowest in Leicestershire and Rutland, and represents 1 hour 22 minutes a day at the minimum wage. Whilst MPs wages and councillors’ allowances in nearby authorities have gone up over recent years, Oadby and Wigston councillors deliver the best value for money in the county, recognising the importance of careful use of public money.

The meeting then viewed a presentation from the Senior Strategic Development Manager on the Refuse and Recycling Review. The presentation was held in closed session on legal advice due to the commercial implications of this area.

Liberal Democrat councillors want to keep the weekly bin collections favoured by residents and will do so unless prevented by central government or the county council.