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Roles of Councillors

The role of a Councillor includes

  • Member of the Council

  • Representing the ward

  • Decision-making

  • Policy and strategy review and development

  • Overview and scrutiny - including Inquiries

  • As members of regulatory panels, including Planning and Licensing

  • Community leadership and engagement

  • Representing the City on over 100 boards, partnerships and outside bodies

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