Hertfordshire county councillors will get a 3.96% increase in allowances this year, taking their basic remuneration to £11,751 annually. The increment – reported to be consistent with the percentage rise awarded to local government staff earning a median wage – was voted on by members but proposed by the Independent Panel on Members’ Allowances. The allowance that can be claimed by all 78 county councillors will increase by £448 a year to £11,751. Special responsibility allowances (SRA) – an additional amount for councillors with roles such as cabinet members, committee chairs and opposition s…