Councillors' pay boost criticised
A move to give large pay rises to councillors in a Dorset seaside town has been met with criticism.
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14 Feb 2008
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If you pay peanuts you get monkeys
I was delighted to read in the Advertiser last week that our council has at last summoned the courage to increase its councillors' allowances to a realistic professional level - as independently recommended.
JOHNGSTEWART
7 Feb 2008
Disgusted by proposed hike in Cllr allowances
It is with utter disgust that I hear our Tory councillors in the Royal Borough have proposed voting themselves a 91 per cent (yes, 91) increase in councillor allowances!
JT
31 Jan 2008
Council allowances hike to £7k
Tempers flared and party battle lines were drawn as councillors voted for their own huge cash increases last night.
GMP
30 Jan 2008
Higher allowances wanted for RBWM councillors
Councillors could have their allowances doubled after the Royal Borough was told it should increase the 'frugal' figure it dishes out to elected members.
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28 Jan 2008
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Increases in parking fees are being considered in Marlow by Wycombe District Council.
DD
27 Nov 2007
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