Members' Allowances
Honiton Town Council pays an annual allowance of £305 to all Members who wish to claim it. The allowance covers out of pocket expenses incurred by Councillors as a result of their work for the Council within Honiton e.g. mileage, telephone calls, stationery etc.
The Chair of the Council receives an additional allowance of £305 for carrying out civic and public duties as the Mayor of Honiton. The allowance is paid to those Councillors who are elected but not to those who have been co-opted. The allowance is governed by the Local Authorities (Members' Allowances) (England) Regulations.