Councillors, democracy and elections

The following pages provide information about councillors, how the council makes decisions, elections and voting.

How the council works

  • Make up of the council
  • The decision making process
  • Officers
  • The Constitution
  • Contact your councillor
  • Leader of the council
  • Wards
  • Code of conduct
  • Councillors' allowances
  • Declarations of interests
  • Becoming a councillor.
  • Role of officers
  • Agendas and reports
  • Attendance and speaking at meetings
  • Committees
  • Information about the scheme and how to submit a petition.
  • Register to vote
  • Polling districts and stations
  • Past election results
 

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