Cheshire East Council publishes councillor allowances 

 1 August 2025

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

The figures published cover the financial year, from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. 

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