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Kent Council Approves 3.8% Allowance Increase Amid Controversy

3/20/2026

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Kent County Council approved a 3.8% increase in councillor allowances, with 45 votes in favor and 22 against.
Council leader Linden Kemkaran said the rise was entirely reasonable, despite previously proposing a 5% cut.
The Member Remuneration Panel proposed a 3.6% increase aligned with inflation, with the basic allowance rising from £16,266.91 to £16,885.05.
A survey found 63% of councillors felt the basic payment was insufficient.

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Kent County Council approved a 3.8% increase in councillor allowances, with 45 votes in favor and 22 against.
Council leader Linden Kemkaran said the rise was entirely reasonable, despite previously proposing a 5% cut.
The Member Remuneration Panel proposed a 3.6% increase aligned with inflation, with the basic allowance rising from £16,266.91 to £16,885.05.
A survey found 63% of councillors felt the basic payment was insufficient.