Councillor Allowances and Annual Attendance

Attendance

It should be noted that attendance at formal meetings forms only one part of the role of a Councillor and does not reflect the level of work done within their respective wards or in representing the Council on other bodies. 

In addition, it should also be noted that Members come from different backgrounds and some, particularly those in full time employment or with carer responsibilities, may find attendance at meetings more of a challenge. 

These attendance figures should not, therefore, be regarded in their own right as a barometer of a councillor's effectiveness as an elected representative.

• South Hams Council Attendance Percentage 2018-19 (PDF) [417KB]
• South Hams Council Attendance Percentage 2017-18 (PDF) [417KB]
• South Hams Council Attendance Percentage 2016-17 (PDF) [420KB]

Allowances

What are members entitled to?

District Councillors are entitled to an allowance and to have both their travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed in accordance with the Scheme of Members Allowances.

For more details, please see Members Allowance Scheme (PDF) [431KB] (opens new window)

What have they previously claimed?

• Allowances paid to South Hams Councillors 2019-20 (PDF) [478KB] (opens new window)
• Allowances paid to South Hams Councillors 2017-18 (PDF) [437KB] (opens new window)
• Allowances paid to South Hams Councillors 2016-17 (PDF) [440KB] (opens new window)