The latest expenses for Nottinghamshire County Council members have been published
Two Nottinghamshire county councillors have defended claiming thousands of pounds in travel expenses amid calls for a review. The latest list of expenses and allowances received by each member of Nottinghamshire County Council last year has been published, covering the financial year ending in March 2023.
Councillor Taylor, who serves as the Cabinet Member for Children and Families and represents Misterton, claimed £4,877.18 in expenses. But in a statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service , Councillor Taylor said: "I'm a cabinet member running one of the biggest portfolios at the council."This means I have to be at County Hall three or four days a week dealing with children and family issues as well as senior Conservative Group meetings.
"During lockdown, I also helped to set up a shopping scheme for vulnerable residents that identified a cohort of people who can't get out. I've carried on doing a lot of that. Without being able to claim my fuel, I possibly wouldn't be able to feed all of those families so there's nothing untoward there.
Despite the explanations, the Independent Alliance opposition group has called for a review into the expenses system. The group's deputy leader, Councillor Helen-Ann Smith, said: "Councillors have a duty to ensure that we get the best value for money for taxpayers.
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