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Allowances

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Greenwich councillors' allowances increased in March 2026, while minority party funding was cut.

Greenwich councillors' basic allowances increased to £15,960 in March 2026, with Special Responsibility Allowances also rising, following a council vote. This decision aligned with recommendations from the London Councils' Independent Remuneration Panel, while funding for minority parties was simultaneously cut.

The increase in allowances for Greenwich councillors, approved on March 18, 2026, brought the basic allowance to £15,960. Special Responsibility Allowances also saw an increase, with their allocation based on a banded approach reflecting differing time and responsibility requirements.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich councillors' basic allowance increased to £15,960 in March 2026. Source
  2. Funding for minority parties in Greenwich was cut in March 2026. Source
  3. Greenwich Council approved allowance changes on March 18, 2026, by a vote of 28 to 8, with one abstention. Source
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