Schedule C – Travelling Allowances
Travelling by Private Vehicle
The rate for travel by a councillor or co-opted member in their own private vehicle, or one belonging to a member of the family or otherwise provided for the councillor or co-opted member’s use, for journeys made in accordance with paragraph 21 of this Scheme shall not exceed:
|
Type of vehicle |
First 10,000 miles |
Above 10,000 miles |
|
Cars and vans |
45p |
25p |
|
Motorcycles |
24p |
24p |
|
Cycles |
20p |
20p |
In addition to the rates detailed above, the actual and receipted expenditure incurred on public transport, taxis (see Schedule 'E' of this Scheme), tolls, ferries or parking fees, including overnight garaging may be claimed.
Overnight Accommodation
Where the nature of the duties being undertaken result in a councillor or co-opted member being absent from their usual place of residence, overnight accommodation will be booked and paid directly by the Council.
In exceptional circumstances where it is not possible for the Council to make a direct booking on behalf of a councillor or co-opted member, the actual receipted cost of accommodation will be reimbursed to the councillor or co-opted member. Such reimbursement will be subject to a maximum allowance per night of £179.70 for London and £156.47 elsewhere in the UK.
Travel Abroad
For councillors or co-opted members travelling outside Great Britain on approved duties (including, for the purpose of this section, travelling in Northern Ireland), a flat daily rate of £86.78 will be provided to cover costs incurred on transport whilst actually abroad. Any unused portion of this allowance must be returned to the Council.