Councillor Information

There are 38 Councillors, each one elected for a period of 4 years to represent the residents in part of the District known as a Ward.  At present, each Council Member belongs to one of two declared political groups:  the Conservatives (31 Members) and the Lib Dem/ Green/ Independents (7 Members)  A Councillor’s Political Group is not necessarily the same as the political party they stood for at election.

Each elected Member serves on full Council, which determines strategic policy and approves certain matters "reserved" to Council, such as setting the budget and Council Tax.  Councillors also serve on one of two Area Development Control Committees, and may also serve on other committees, such as Executive Committee or the Licensing and Appeals Committee.

An important part of the Councillor's role takes place away from the Council itself and in their ward, where they act as a point of contact between the Council and the public on a range of community matters.  Many Councillors also serve on outside organisations, such as housing associations and school/college governing bodies, providing a valuable link between the Council and these organisations.

You can view a map of the district and relevant District Councills  (541.47 KB), find Councillor contact details, and find out about Members' Allowances Information

Parish and Town Councils

There are 54 Parish / Town Councils in the District. For more information please use the following link to view all Parish/Town Councils and their clerks.

For help and advice about town and parish councils visit the