Roles within the Council

Elections are held every four years to choose 31 councillors to represent the Wards within the District.

District Council elections, are held every four years.

Overall Political Balance:
Presently, the 31 elected councillors represent the following political parties,

Conservative

27

Independent

4

Roles:

Chairman of the Council:
Cllr Mrs S M Young (Wickham Bishops and Woodham)

Vice-Chairman of the Council:
Cllr D Howse (Wickham Bishops and Woodham)

Leader of the Council:
Cllr Mrs P A Channer (Mayland)

Deputy Leader of the Council:
Cllr R J S Long (Tolleshunt D'arcy)

Leader of the Opposition:
Cllr B S Beale (Southminster)