Barnet Council has reviewed its Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026/27 financial year, with the proposed scheme discussed at a council meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The review and proposed scheme were specifically for the upcoming financial year.
A report from the Head of Governance concerning the Members' Allowances Scheme 2026/27 was presented to the council. This report, available in the Report of the HoG - LBB Barnet Members Allowances Scheme 2026-27, outlined the proposed allowances for councillors for the upcoming municipal year. The agenda also referenced an appendix containing a report on the remuneration of councillors in London from December 2023. This report on remuneration would have provided comparative data for the proposed allowances for Barnet councillors against those in other London boroughs, and likely influenced the recommendations made in the Head of Governance's report.
Following the council meeting's approval of the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27, it was noted that the scheme would be advertised pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Local Authorities Members Allowance England Regulations 2003 as amended.
