Cheltenham Borough Council
See also: Cheltenham local elections
| Cheltenham Borough Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 40 councillors |
 | |
|
29 / 40 | |
|
7 / 40 | |
|
3 / 40 | |
|
1 / 40 | |
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
Last election | 5 May 2016 |
| Website | |
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www | |
Cheltenham Borough Council is the local authority for Cheltenham, which is split into 20 wards, with a total of 40 councillors elected to serve on the borough council. Since 2002 elections have been held every two years with half of the councillors elected at each election. Following the last election in 2016 there were 29 Liberal Democrat members, 7 Conservatives, 3 representing the People Against Bureaucracy group, and 1 Independent councillor.[1]
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972.
Responsibilities
Cheltenham Borough Council carries out a variety of district council functions including:
- Benefits - Housing and Council Tax
- Car Parking
- Concessionary Travel
- Council Tax - Administration and Collection
- Elections and Electoral Registration
- Environmental Health (includes Domestic and Commercial Premises)
- Food Safety and Hygiene Complaints
- Noise Pollution and Pest Control
- Housing Administration
- Licensing
- Caravan Sites
- Planning, including Planning Applications, Advice and Appeals
- Public Conveniences
- Health and Leisure Centres
- Refuse Collection
- Recycling
- Tourism and Visitor Information
References
- ↑ "Cheltenham Borough Council Elections 2016 - Thursday, 5th May, 2016". Democracy.cheltenham.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
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