West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, is set for a £3,000 pay rise, taking his salary to £65,000.

The Deputy Mayor role, currently held by South Gloucestershire Council Leader, Toby Savage, will receive an allowance for the first time of £13,000.

An independent remuneration panel is recommending the changes after concluding the Mayor works over 65 hours a week.

The WECA Committee, chaired by Mr Bowles, and comprising the leaders/elected mayor of the three authorities, will decide whether to approve the recommendations at its meeting this Friday.

Adam Postans, LDRS