Councillor
Greenwich councillors have approved a significant increase to their basic allowances, effective from December 2026, despite the council forecasting a substantial deficit.
Greenwich councillors voted in November 2026 to increase their basic allowance by 41.8%, raising it from £11,906 to £16,882 annually. This decision was made at a full council meeting on 11 November 2026, with 40 votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions. The new allowance levels will take effect from 1 December 2026.
The approved rise matches the level recommended by London Councils’ Independent Remuneration Panel and includes adjustments for special responsibility allowances. This approval comes as the Royal Borough of Greenwich council forecasts a deficit exceeding £30 million for the 2027/28 financial year, with some councillors raising concerns about the cost to taxpayers.
Key facts
- Greenwich councillors voted to increase their basic allowance by 41.8% at a full council meeting on 11 November 2026. Source
- The basic allowance for Greenwich councillors will rise from £11,906 to £16,882 a year from 1 December 2026. Source
- The allowance increase was approved by 40 votes to six, with three abstentions. Source
- The new allowance figure matches the level recommended by London Councils’ Independent Remuneration Panel. Source
- The Royal Borough of Greenwich council is forecasting a deficit of more than £30 million in 2027/28. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 13 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.
