Deputy Leader
Greenwich Council has approved an increase in special responsibility allowances, affecting roles such as the Deputy Leader, with the changes taking effect from December 2026.
Greenwich councillors approved an increase in their basic allowance by 41.8% on 11 November 2026, with adjustments also made to special responsibility allowances (SRAs). These changes, which take effect from 1 December 2026, impact councillors holding additional roles within the council. The decision was made despite the council forecasting a significant deficit in future years.
The Deputy Leader role is one of the positions that receives a special responsibility allowance, meaning its remuneration will be adjusted in line with the recent decision. The new allowance figures align with recommendations from London Councils’ Independent Remuneration Panel, updated according to the 2025/26 pay award.
Key facts
- Greenwich councillors approved a 41.8% increase in their basic allowance on 11 November 2026. Source
- Special responsibility allowances, paid for extra roles like Deputy Leader, will also be adjusted. Source
- The new allowances for Greenwich councillors take effect from 1 December 2026. Source
- The allowance increases align with recommendations from London Councils’ Independent Remuneration Panel. Source
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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.
