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The people of Bristol are represented on Bristol City Council by 70 elected councillors – two for each of the city's 35 electoral areas (wards).
The Liberal Democrats govern the council as a minority party.
The political representation on the council is:
- Liberal Democrats 32
- Labour 22
- Conservatives 14
- Green 2
Annually, these councillors elect a leader and executive members from amongst their number to form a Cabinet. The Cabinet provides accountable leadership to the city and takes key policy decisions on behalf of the council.
All councillors meet throughout the year to agree major policy issues not delegated to the Cabinet including the priorities, budget and council tax.
Councillors also serve on regulatory committees dealing with planning applications, licensing matters and public rights of way.
Cabinet, council and regulatory meetings are held in public. Residents and local businesses have a right to make submissions about important issues to these meetings.
Councillors also serve on scrutiny commissions and select committees that advise the Cabinet and Strategic Leadership Team on policy, monitor services and hold the Cabinet to account for its decisions.
Delivering services
On a day-to-day basis, services are delivered by officers employed by the council. These employees are led by a Strategic Leadership Team consisting of the Chief Executive, Strategic Directors for Corporate Services; Health and Social Care; Children, Young People and Skills; Neighbourhoods and City Development and the Director of Public Health – a joint appointment with Bristol NHS.
