A spokesperson for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “We’re a proudly diverse borough and residents deserve councillors that represent every corner of Royal Greenwich. Councillors work evenings and weekends to support residents with everything from benefits and social care to potholes and planning. It can be time-consuming, sensitive and complex.
“Local councillors are not paid a salary, instead they receive an independently measured allowance. Councillors have voted against increasing their allowances seven times in the last ten years, receiving less than the recommended amount as a result. Subject to Full Council approval on 18 March 2026 Members will vote on whether, or not, to continue freezing the basic allowance, additional payments for performing extra duties (known as Special Responsibility Allowances), allowances to parents and carers to help with the costs of childcare, and bringing forward a sickness policy for councillors who receive a Special Responsibility Allowance."