All Councillors are entitled to receive a basic allowance which is intended to cover a proportion of the costs associated with being a member of the Council (such as telephone, postage, printing, travel). In addition to the basic allowance some Councillors are entitled to receive an additional amount to reflect any special responsibilities that they might hold, either in connection with meeting membership, decision making or the leadership of their political group. These additional amounts are known as Special Responsibility Allowances (SRA). Basic Allowance £6,411.72 Deputy Leader of the Council SRA/Portfolio Holder Street and Waste Services SRA £12,118.17