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Councillors to get pay rise amid budget cuts

Norfolk CC has voted a big increase in councillors allowances at a time when services across the county are facing cuts.

By Victor Smart | 12 December 2017

Norfolk CC has voted a big increase in councillors allowances at a time when services across the county are facing cuts.

An independent review panel recommended that the basic allowance remain at £9,401. However, council leader Cliff Jordan recommended that the basic allowance should rise to £10,500 backdated to last May.

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