WCC changes to Mileage Rate

WCC has agreed through the Staff and Pensions committee to increase the Council’s mileage rate to be in line with the HRMC approved tax-free amount, which is currently 45p for the first 10,000 miles and then 25p thereafter.   

The Council rate has been 40p for the first 10,000 miles and 25p thereafter since 1st April 2011, which at the time was in line with the HRMC tax-free approved rate, however when the HRMC increased their rate to 45p in April 2012 the council did not increase its rate at that time.  It has now been agreed to increase the Council rate to always be in line with the HRMC rate. 

Traditionally schools have followed the Council mileage rate for both teaching and NJC staff, therefore we recommend that all schools continue with this and bring their rates in line with the HRMC tax-free approved rate. For community and voluntary controlled schools where they follow WCC terms and conditions, it is proposed that the rate will change to 45p from the 1st April 2021.    

Therefore, for Academies and Foundation schools, you are able to set your own mileage rates, but may wish to consider bringing the rate in line with the HRMC tax approved rate.  If we are your payroll provider, you will need to either raise a request through the Hornbill or by email to hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk. If we are not your payroll provider, and you wish to increase the mileage rate you will need to let your payroll provider know. 

For Community and Voluntary schools, we are consulting with head teachers on the proposal, we would welcome your responses by the 12th February 2021.  We will then consider the responses and have further discussions with you prior to the final decision being made.  Please forward your responses to katesullivan@warwickshire.gov.uk.  

Please contact your finance link should you wish to discuss the financial impact on the school.