The law

Councillors and co-opted members are required by law to register any financial, business or land interests they have including their employment, directorships and contracts between themselves/their firm and the council. They are also required to register interests, of which they are aware, of their spouse or partner if applicable.

Councillors are required by law to register any:

• financial interests they may have
• details of any employment or business carried out by them
• details of any directorships
• contracts between themselves/ their firm and the council
• interests in land in the area.

How to find registered interests

Councillor’s registered interests are available on the Your Councillor page by clicking on the county councillor. The interests of co-opted members are available by clicking on the co-opted member under the relevant membership of committee.