Councillors

There are 38 members of Broxbourne Council.  Each of them has been elected to represent residents who live in one of the 13 geographical areas (or 'wards') that make up the Borough. In all but one of the wards they share this responsibility equally with two other councillors.  Rosedale ward because of its size only has two councillors.  If you want to check which ward you live in, telephone the member services section at Bishops’ College, Cheshunt, 01992 785555.

 

View a list of Councillors by ward and by name.

 

Term of Office

Councillors are elected to represent a ward for a four year term.  In three years out of the four year cycle an election is held for a third of council seats.  (An election for Hertfordshire County Councillors is held in the fourth year of the cycle.)

 

 

Role of a Councillor

Councillors are elected by the community to represent the interests of local people and to ensure the council fulfils its duties and takes collective decisions which form the policy of the Council.  The Council reflects the view of the majority of members.

 

Councillors:

  • meet in various committees to discuss and agree major policies that determine how the services are run
  • ensure the Council is delivering good services
  • decide on priorities for the council
  • make decisions in committees
  • agree how much will be spent by the Council each year
  • agree how much you will pay in Council Tax
  • help individuals in their wards

 

Council officers advise councillors on the work.  These are professionally trained staff who are employed to carry out the functions and duties of the Council as decided by its elected members.

 

Councillors can help if you are dissatisfied with a council service by advising or directing you to someone who can help sort out your problem and can sometimes progress the case on your behalf.

 

Councillors have the opportunity to become involved in local issues and make a difference to the lives of their local community. You can write to them at their home addresses or via the Council Offices or alternatively you can contact them by phone/e-mail.

 

Councillors receive an allowance, the details of which are in the Council's Constitution.

 

To find out how to become a councillor view the guide provided by the Electoral Commission.

 

The Improvement and Development Agency have published a number of documents which provide useful background reading for anyone contemplating a role as a local councillor.  Visit Representing the Future or Make a Difference.