Weymouth Town Council is appealing a government decision not to allow councillors to claim childcare or care costs.
Weymouth Town Council is appealing a government decision not to allow councillors to claim childcare or care costs.
Parish and town councils are currently barred from reimbursing those expenses.
Councillors say the rules can put people with caring responsibilities at a disadvantage and discourage them from standing for election.
The authority will work with the National Association of Local Councils on its appeal.
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