Mayors don't get the meeting allowance. The remuneration and allowances are set by law, according to the population of a local authority, but councils can vote to accept less. Would-be councillors can be discouraged from standing because of the meeting schedule, which for district councils usually involves daytime meetings. It's seen as a carry-over from the old days, when county councils were largely made up of farmers or retired people who could afford the time to attend daytime meetings. Urban business owners and wage and salary earners find it a lot harder.
Some people have no idea what they are stepping into.
Nominations are expected to open on July 27 and close on August 24. The election will be by postal ballot. The voting papers will be sent to electors sometime between September 21 and 24.