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TPA doesn't make allowances for democracy, claims LGA

Councillor allowances have increased by up to 28% in some local authorities in comparison to last year, the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has announced.

Councillor allowances have increased by up to 28% in some local authorities in comparison to last year, the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) has reported.

Following the launch of a TPA online database collating information on the payment of councillor allowances, the campaigning organisation has issued figures revealing disparities in the amount of remuneration paid to councillors across the country.

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