Calculation of Mileage Allowance

The basic principle to be applied here is that a staff member should not gain or lose by using their vehicle for official business.  So if they incur additional mileage then they should be compensated for that but if they travel less than they would normally travel then they should not be able to charge for that mileage.

The concept of “normal place of work” is important here. For some staff it will be their home address but for the vast majority it will be Aberystwyth.

Travel by private vehicle on official business
For all journeys mileage will be paid for the shortest possible route only

Travel from normal place of work to a place(s) away from normal place of work
The mileage incurred is reimbursed in full at the standard rates.

Travel from home to a place(s) other than normal place of work and return home
Standard rates are payable for the mileage incurred less the distance of travel normally incurred in travelling to normal place of work and return home.

Travel from home to a place(s) other than normal place of work and return to normal place of work (or vice versa)
Standard rates are payable for the mileage incurred less the distance of travel normally incurred in travelling to normal place of work.