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Lib Dems take pay cut
May 17, 2012 3:50 PM
Originally published by Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats
Cllr David Kendall restated his commitment at last night's Annual Council meeting to take a 5% cut in his Leader of the Opposition Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) for the next financial year.
After being confirmed as Chair of Overview & Scrutiny, which also attracts an SRA, Cllr Barry Aspinell also confirmed that he will take a 5% cut.
Speaking after the meeting, Cllr Kendall said:
"I am disappointed that Cllr Aspinell and I are the only two members recieving an SRA who have agreed to take the cut.
"I believe it is important that we send a message out to our residents that we are prepared to take a reduction in our allowances during these difficult economic times".