Norwich City councillors play a vital role in representing our community, and their work involves time, effort, and personal costs. To support them in their duties, the council provides a structured allowance system.
All councillors are entitled to a basic allowance, which helps cover everyday expenses like:
This allowance also acknowledges the time they dedicate to council responsibilities.
To ensure councillors can fully participate in meetings and official duties, the council also offers:
Councillors who take on extra responsibilities - such as chairing committees or leading specific initiatives - receive an SRA to reflect the additional time and commitment required.
We believe in open governance. That’s why we publish a detailed breakdown of allowances paid to each councillor every year. You can explore past and current figures here:
The full Members' Allowance Scheme - including how allowances are calculated - is outlined on page 282 of the council’s Constitution (PDF, 1.71 MB)
