Councillor Information

Search for a councillor by name, postcode, party or ward and find out information such as:

• political party 
• ward
• contact details
• declarations at meetings
• register of interests

Or view all SMDC councillors.

Allowances and expenses

A basic allowance is paid to all councillors and 'Special Responsibility Allowances' are paid to post holders (e.g. Leader, Cabinet Members, Chairs of Committees etc.). These are set by the council, following the recommendations of an Independent Remuneration Panel.

Members Allowance Scheme

Councillors allowances and expenses 2023-24 (gi.ui.mediatype.excelfile) [37KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2022-23 (gi.ui.mediatype.excelfile) [34KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2021-22 (gi.ui.mediatype.excelfile) [33KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2020-21 (gi.ui.mediatype.excelfile) [34KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2019-20 (gi.ui.mediatype.excelfile) [40KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2018 - 19 (gi.ui.mediatype.excelfile) [13KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2017-18 (PDF) [27KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2016-17 (gi.ui.mediatype.excelfile) [34KB]

Councillors allowances and expenses 2015-16 (PDF) [164KB](opens new window)

Councillors allowances and expenses 2014-15 (PDF) [144KB](opens new window)

Councillors allowances and expenses 2013-14 (PDF) [143KB](opens new window)

Code of Conduct and Register of Interests

All councillors must adhere to a Code of Conduct (PDF) [134KB]. In order to be open and transparent, each councillor is required to complete a 'Notification of Interests' form detailing their 'Disclosable Pecuniary Interests' and other interests in line with our Code of Conduct for Members. The form provides details of interests such as their type of employment, interests in land, and membership of political groups and charities etc. 

Find a District councillor to view their Notification of Interest form.

To see a Parish or Town councillors' Register of Interest form, search for the Parish or Town Council and select the councillor from the list. 

Complain about a councillor

If you'd like to make a complaint about a councillor, please fill in the form below and return it to us.

Councillor complaint form (Word doc) [152KB](opens new window)    Guidance notes - complaining about a councillor (Word doc) [223KB](opens new window)