Local Democracy

There are 55 ‘electoral divisions’ in Leicestershire. Each one has a County Councillor who represents the people in that division and is voted in by them. County Council elections take place every four years the next one is in May 2005. People over 18yrs are able to vote, provided they are on the electoral roll.

County Councillors attend the meeting of the County Council, about every two months, at County Hall, to discuss and decide on a range of matters to do with the Council and its policies. They also take up issues relating to their area.

The Councillors are members of political parties. Generally, the party with the most Councillors forms the Cabinet, which makes the majority of policy and service decisions on behalf of the County Council.

Other Councillors sit on Scrutiny Committees. These keep a check on Council business and decisions. Some are part of the Regulatory Board which deals with local planning and development matters.

By voting and giving us your views, you can help to shape your local services. See Elections - Use Your Vote We want to know what you think!

For more information on the County Council and local democracy see Your Council