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Ward councillors

How many wards are there within the East Riding of Yorkshire?

The council area is divided into 26 wards, each of which is represented by one or more councillors (also known as members) elected for a term of four years. Unlike some other areas, in the East Riding we elect all 67 of our councillors at the same time. Please see the ward councillors map attached below:

Wards and Ward Councillors (pdf 2mb opens in new window)

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What is the role of a ward councillor?

Ward councillors represent the electors of a ward and sit on East Riding of Yorkshire Council. They can help you resolve local issues and can represent your views on the council. Ward councillors are also required to sign up to the Local Code of Conduct and, in doing so, pledge to observe the requirements contained within it.

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How can I contact or find out who my ward councillor is?

Use the councillor finder find out which councillors represent your ward and their contact details.

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Where can I find ward data?

More information and data concerning a particular ward can be found by visiting the Council's Data Observatory website.

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What is the members’ allowances panel?

An independent remuneration panel was established in 2001 by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and every year reviews aspects of the members’ allowances scheme and prepares a report for consideration by the council.

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Who sits on the members’ allowances panel?

The panel consists of five East Riding residents who collectively have a wide range of experience encompassing business, local government, trade unions, academic institutions and the voluntary sector.  The members of the panel were appointed following public advertisements and are as follows:

  • John Waud, Goole

  • Peter Jordan, Bridlington (Chairman)

  • David Bellenie, Hessle

  • Michael Smith, Hook

  • 1 vacancy

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How much allowance do members receive?

Basic and Special Responsibility Allowances as at May 2011

 Basic Allowance  Allowance      
 All members (per annum) £10,711 
 IT initial  £708
 IT maintenance (per annum)  £143

Special Responsibility Allowances (per annum)  Allowance                           
Leader of the Council and Leader of the Conservative Group £34,572 
Deputy Leader of the Council and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group £25,929 
Other Cabinet Members  £13,897 
Leader of the Independent Group £3,474 
Leader of the Labour Group £3,474 
Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group  £3,474
Planning Committee Chairman £11,301 
Overview and Scrutiny and Overview Management Committee Chairman £9,265
Overview and Scrutiny and Overview Management Committee Vice-Chairman £2,316
Overview and Scrutiny Review Panel Chairmen £9,265
Area Planning Sub, Licensing, Licensing Act 2003, Pensions, Staff Terms and Conditions and Audit Committees and Local Action Team Chairmen  £3,474 

     
For a full list of allowances paid to members during 2011/12 please click on the document below.

Members' allowances paid (pdf 68kb opens in new window)

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Where can I find out information on members' allowances?

To find out more information on members' allowances please view the members' allowance scheme document below.

Members allowance scheme (pdf 66kb opens in new window)

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Can I see a list of allowances paid to members?

To see a list of allowances paid to members please click on the document below.

Allowances paid (pdf 66kb opens in new window)

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Where can I find the members' allowances independent panel report?

To view the independent panel report please click on the report below.

Members' allowances panel report (pdf 72kb opens in new window)

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Where can I find the members' allowances scheme reviewed panel report?

To view the Independent Remuneration Panel's recommendations please click on the report below.

Members allowances scheme review panel report (pdf 57kb opens in new window)

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Where can I view attendance records for my councillor in 2011/12?

The document below shows the attendance record for each ward councillor in 2011/12:

Councillor Attendance Register 2011/12 (pdf 41kb opens in new window)

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Where can I view members' register of interest?

To view a member's register of interest please click on the register below.

Members' Register of Interest (pdf 328kb opens in new window)

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How can I contact the Conservative, Independent, Labour, Liberal Democrat or Social Democratic Party (SDP) group office?

Conservative Group Office

Below are the contact details for the Conservative group office at East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Email: conservative.group@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone: (01482) 393221/23/24 

In writing to:

The Conservative Group Office
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA

Independent Group Office

Below are the contact details for the Independent group office at East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Email: independent.group@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone: (01482) 393230/32

In writing to:

Independent Group Office
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA

Labour Group Office

Below are the contact details for the Labour group office at East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Email: labour.group@eastriding.gov.uk  

Telephone: (01482) 393230/32

In writing to:

Labour Group Office
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA

Liberal Democrat Group Office

Below are the contact details for the Liberal Democrat group office at East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Email: liberal.democrat.group@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone: (01482) 393230/32

In writing to:

Liberal Democrat Group Office
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA

Social Democratic Party Group Office (SDP)

Below are the contact details for the Social Democratic Party group office at East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Email: social.democrat.group@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone: (01482) 393230/32

In writing to:

Social Democratic Party Group Office
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA

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