Commissioners' costs
- Expenses for Gavin Jones are paid by Essex County Council and billed to Slough Borough Council. Gavin started the Commissioner role in January 2022 and held the role of Head of Paid Service from March - September 2022. Gavin appointed Lead Commissioner in May 2023.
- Expenses for Denise Murray are paid by Bristol County Council and billed to Slough Borough Council from May 2023 to end March 2024 only.
- Commissioners' fees are set by the Department for Levelling up Housing and Communities at:
- £1,200 per day for the Lead Commissioner
- £1,100 per day for the other Commissioners
- Commissioners’ expenses (travel and hotel/meals) are paid by the Council as stated in the terms of their appointment.
- Each Commissioner is able to charge for 150 days per annum, though this allocation can be shared between Commissioners if needed.
January 2024
| Category | Gavin Jones Lead Commissioner |
Denise Murray Finance Commissioner |
Ged Curran Commissioner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days (count) | 6 | 9 | 7 |
| Fees (£) | 7,200 | 9,900 | 7,700 |
| Daily Charge - Matrix (£) | - | - | 38.92 |
| Hotel/meals (£) | - | 284.44 | - |
| Travel (£) | 133.38 | 151.15 | - |
| Total (£) | 7,333.38 | 10,335.59 | 7,738.92 |
February 2024
| Category | Gavin Jones Lead Commissioner |
Denise Murray Finance Commissioner |
Ged Curran Commissioner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days (count) | 8.5 | 6 | |
| Fees (£) | 6,000 | 9,350 | 6,600 |
| Daily Charge - Matrix (£) | - | - | 33.36 |
| Hotel/meals (£) | - | 213.33 | 141.33 |
| Travel (£) | 183.28 | 139.22 | - |
| Total (£) | 6,183.28 | 9,702.55 | 6,774.69 |
March 2024
| Category | Gavin Jones Lead Commissioner |
Denise Murray Finance Commissioner |
Ged Curran Commissioner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days (count) | 7 | 7 | 11 |
| Fees (£) | 8,400 | 7,700 | 12,100 |
| Daily Charge - Matrix (£) | - | - | 61.16 |
| Hotel/meals (£) | - | 284.44 | 71.11 |
| Travel (£) | 261.6 | 120.74 | - |
| Total (£) | 8,661.60 | 8,105.18 | 12,232.27 |