Lodging Allowances

Officers requiring accommodation must contact Finance Department in the first instance, giving a minimum of 48 hours notice in order to book accommodation through a Local Government Association Club where possible.
Where this is not possible, then reimbursement will be up to the following maximum amounts:
£100 outside Central London
£125 within Central London
An officer must support a claim with a valid receipt and the officer’s line manager must verify the claim. A claim without a valid receipt will not be accepted unless there are exceptional circumstances. Claims for reimbursement will not be met where force provision has been made in respect of subsistence and/or accommodation.
Some difficulty has been experienced in arranging lodging within the permitted maximum expense level. This problem is particularly acute in respect of travel to central London.
Where suitable accommodation cannot be found within the permitted maximum expense level, more expensive accommodation can be sought with the prior permission of the Budget holder, Departmental Head, Divisional Administration and Finance Manager, or Divisional Commander.