244.Section 99 provides that regulations under section 7 of the Superannuation Act 1972 may include provision for the payment of pensionable remuneration to certain councillors. This section also amends section 18 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 to provide for carers’ allowances, and for pensions for members of local authorities. Regulations made under the amended section 18 may also require councils (other than parish councils and community councils) to establish an independent panel which will make recommendations on allowances. The regulations may also enable such panels to be set up by another body to make recommendations on allowances to a group of authorities or for the NAW to set up a panel to make recommendations to local authorities in Wales.
245.Section 100 enables the Secretary of State to make regulations in relation to England on allowances for members of parish councils and, for members of all authorities, allowances for travel and subsistence, including:
	travel by bicycle;
	allowances for attending conferences; and
	reimbursement of expenses.
The NAW has similar powers in Wales.
Introduction Commentary on sections Sections 99 and 100: Allowances and pensions for local authority members