Councillors - general information.
General information on local councillors, including who they are and what they do.
As a result of the Local Government Act 2000, the role of councillors has changed with the introduction of an executive/scrutiny system. This system allows decisions to be carefully examined and considered by Councillors.
What do Councillors do?
Your Councillor has a very important role in helping shape future services for the community and are essential in deciding public interest on Council issues.
Each ward has three Councillors, who each stand for four years. A local election is held in three out of the four year period - each time one Councillor's seat will be up for election in each ward.
All members (Councillors) meet together as the Council to decide Council policies, decisions and budgets. These meetings are normally open to the public. The Council appoints a leader, who then appoints a Cabinet. The Council also appoints Overview and Scrutiny Boards to monitor decisions made by the Council.
How they can help you?
They can help if you are dissatisfied with a Council service by giving advice, directing you to someone who can help, or progress the case on your behalf. Councillors often provide advice surgeries where you can meet with them and discuss problems.
As community leaders they may put forward proposals to improve their ward, which may include bringing together different community groups to develop a case for change.
Who is my Councillor?
The list of Councillors gives you the names and photos of your Councillors, together with a brief profile, details of their roles and responsibilities, and contact details.
Which Ward am I in?
If you are not sure about which ward you live in - you can use Find my ward to search on your postcode.
Complaint about a Councillor?
Complaints that the conduct of a Borough Councillor or a Town or Parish Councillor is in breach of the Code of Conduct for the Council in question should be made to the Council's Monitoring Officer. For more information and a copy of the Complaint Process and a compaint form please see the Councillors Code of Conduct web page.
Contact Details
For more information on Councillors and Committees, please contact Democratic Services on:
Telephone 0121 704 6049
Email democraticservices@solihull.gov.uk