The expenses of Nottinghamshire county councillors could be reviewed after two members claimed more than £3,000 in travel costs each. Figures just released for the year ending March 2023 showed nearly £44,000 was claimed in expenses by members of Nottinghamshire County Council last year.
The two highest claims were made by Conservative councillors Tracey Taylor and Boyd Elliott. Councillor Taylor, who serves as the Cabinet Member for Children and Families and represents Misterton, claimed £4,877.18 in expenses.
Councillor Taylor pointed to her cabinet role and the distance she has to travel to County Hall when defending her claims. Councillor Elliott, who represents Calverton, does not hold a cabinet position on Nottinghamshire County Council, but said his £3,472.55 expenses claim related to his work with outside bodies and charity work.
