Draft plans for a three per cent pay rise for Gwynedd councillors have been supported.

A basic salary of £21,676 for 2027/28 has been proposed. It was £21,044 in 2026/27, and £19,771 in 2025/26.

On Tuesday, 3 November, the Democracy Services Committee was asked for comments over the proposed rise in order to draw up a response to a Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru consultation.

If adopted, the rise will be published by the end of February, and could be effective from 1 April.

A consultation into the matter will close on 17 December.

A basic salary is paid to every elected member, acknowledging their work participating in scrutiny and regulatory work, and the functions associated with local governance.

The figure is based on a sum equivalent to three full days per working week.

The commission decided that choosing a measure relating to the cost of-living “was appropriate” the report said.

It used the Consumer Price Index, including the costs of owner-occupiers (CPIH) as a basis for the financial remuneration levels within its remit.

At the Gwynedd meeting the committee agreed with the draft changes.

The report also noted there would be no change in the cap on the number of senior salaries for Gwynedd Council,  the figure remaining at 18.

The increase to the “senior” element of the salaries was also three per cent for each role.

The basic salary for elected members was listed as likely to be £21,676 in 2027/28. Band 1 leaders could receive £73,156, Band 1 deputy leader, £51,209 Band 2 executive members £43,893, Band 3 committee chairs (if the role receives remuneration) £32,514, Band 4, the leader of the largest opposition party £32,514, Band 5, leaders of other political groups £26,011, Civic Head (council Chair) £32,514, Deputy Civic Head (Vice-chair) £26,011.