FI16768

Request

  1. What are the costs of employment of a chauffeur costing?
  2. What hours does this person work?
  3. What are the persons responsibilities?
  4. What does the chauffeur do when nor driving?
  5. Why does council require a chauffeur?
  6. What are the costs of the vehicle used costing per year for the last financial year and budgeted for the following financial year?
  7. Is the person full time employed?

Response

1. The current expenditure for 2025/26 is £1,918 as at the date of your request.

2. There are a pool of casual chauffeurs with no fixed hours.

3. As follows:

  • To act as Attendant to the Chairman and Vice Chairman. To act as chauffeur to Chairman, Vice Chairman, Leader and other Members at external civic functions and engagements.
  • To observe and adhere to dress standards and requirements which have been specified by management as necessary for the post.
  • Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.
  • Comply with and implement the Council’s Equality and Health & Safety policies and associated responsibilities.
  • To comply with requirements for confidentiality and political impartiality.

4. Not applicable. As they are a casual chauffeur the council only uses them for driving/attending the Chairman of the Council or Vice-Chairman of the Council.

5. The chauffeur is required to assist the Chairman of the Council (or the Vice-Chairman in their absence) in attending civic events.

6. The lease hire for this vehicle is as follows: 

  • 01/10/24 to 30/09/25 £5,910.24
  • 01/10/25 to 30/09/26 £5,910.24

7. No.