Borough Councillors

Colchester Borough Council has 60 councillors who between them represent the 27 wards. Some wards have three councillors, smaller wards have one or two councillors.

Following the Colchester Borough Council elections of 5 May 2011 the political make-up of the Council is: Conservatives 24, Labour 7 Liberal Democrats 26, Highwoods Independent 3.

• A to Z of Councillors

  See our list of all of the Borough Councillors.

• List of Portfolio Holders, Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen and Spokespersons/Lead Opposition Members 2011/12

  This document lists the responsibility of Portfolio Holders, Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen and Spokespersons/Lead Opposition Members.

• Councillor by ward

  Use our interactive map to find out who your Borough Councillor is.

• Councillor by party

  Details on allocation of Colchester Borough Council seats by political parties.

• Councillor declarations of interest

  Under the Code of Conduct for Councillors all members of the council must declare any interests of a personal or professional nature that they might have, in the interests of openness and transparency.

• Councillor attendance summary

  This section provides details of the attendance by councillors at committee meetings.

• Councillor expenses

  This page details Councillor expenses from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011.

• Councillor's length of service

  This document provides details of the periods of service of all current Councillors. It is routinely updated in May, after borough council elections or after any mid-term by elections.

• How to become a councillor

  This page tells you how you can stand for election at any of the three tiers (Colchester Borough Council, Local parish and town councils or Essex County Council) of local government serving your area.

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