Article: Councillors' claims total [pounds sterling]264,000.

MEMBERS of Scarborough Council claimed just under [pounds sterling]264,000 in allowances last year.

The highest amount of [pounds sterling]12,324.20 went to Cllr Tom Fox, the leader of the council, while the second highest at [pounds sterling]10,288.13 was paid to Cllr David Jeffels, the cabinet member responsible for tourism and leisure services.

The lowest amounts were paid to former Stepney Cllr Ian Stubbs, ([pounds sterling]3,475.16), who is no longer on the council, and Cllr Colin Haddington ([pounds sterling]3,601.96) of Filey.

The full amount paid to 52 members during the year 2006/7 amounted to [pounds sterling]263,928.95. The basic ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!