Greenwich Council's basic and special responsibility allowances
Greenwich councillors approved a 41.8% increase to their basic allowance and adjusted special responsibility allowances, effective from December 2026.
Greenwich councillors approved a 41.8% increase to their basic allowance, raising it from £11,906 to £16,882 annually, at a full council meeting on 11 November 2026. This decision, which also adjusts special responsibility allowances, was passed by 40 votes to six with three abstentions and will take effect from 1 December 2026.
The new allowance figures align with recommendations from London Councils’ Independent Remuneration Panel, updated for the 2025/26 pay award. This approval occurred while the council forecasts a deficit exceeding £30 million in 2027/28, leading some councillors to raise concerns about the financial implications for taxpayers.
Key facts
- Greenwich councillors voted to increase their basic allowance by 41.8% on 11 November 2026. Source
- The basic allowance will rise from £11,906 to £16,882 a year. Source
- The increase takes effect from 1 December 2026. Source
- The council is forecasting a deficit of more than £30 million in 2027/28. Source
- Special responsibility allowances will be adjusted to match panel recommendations. 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.
