Council and democracy

About the council

The council has a constitution, which sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are to be followed.

Council structure

• Democratic structure
  
• Council staff structure

Council services

A full list of the services we offer can be found in the A to Z of services.

Council plans

Information on the latest consultations, the council business plans and all other policies and procedures.

Council performance

• Financial information
  
• Council performance
  

Elections and democracy

Find out how to get in touch with those who represent you and how you can get involved and vote.

Decision-making processes

• Commitees, meetings and minutes
• Parish councils
  

Working for us

Information on the latest job vacancies.

Get in touch

• Freedom of information and data protection
• Comments, compliments and complaints
• Report a problem
  
• General enquiries
  

If you require further information you can pay us a visit during opening hours, or get in touch with us. Some services are run by other local authorities, such as the county council.