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Hertfordshire councillors to get pay rise in 2026/27, pending national settlement, due to fairness, role demands, and diversity concerns.
Hertfordshire County Council councillors will receive a pay increase in 2026/27, following approval of an independent panel’s recommendations.
The exact rise is pending the National Joint Council’s local government pay settlement, with current basic allowances at £12,437 and top-tier role payments reaching up to five times that amount.
The council cited fairness, role demands, and diversity concerns, noting current rates may deter lower-income, younger, and caregiving individuals.
Carers’ rates will rise to £14.80 for childcare and £27.24 for adult care, matching staff rates.
Per diem payments for meals and overnight stays remain unchanged.
The average basic allowance across 12 comparable councils is £13,542.
Los concejales de Hertfordshire recibirán un aumento salarial en 2026/27, a la espera de un acuerdo nacional, debido a la equidad, las demandas de roles y las preocupaciones por la diversidad.