Wokingham Borough Councillors Paid £540,391

Councillors were paid £540,391.16 in total during 2010/11, which included their basic allowance and £5,012.16 for travel and other expenses, such as childcare, according to a report by Getreading.

“Petrol, public transport and childcare dominate the expenses claims made by members of Wokingham Borough Council during the last financial year.

The authority, which has 54 councillors, has published finer details of the expenses claims made by its members during 2010/11.” Read More