Who Are The Edinburgh Councillors?

  • Councillor Robert Aldridge. Ward 3 – Drum Brae / Gyle.
  • Councillor Scott Arthur. Ward 8 – Colinton / Fairmilehead.
  • Councillor Danny Aston. Ward 14 – Craigentinny / Duddingston.
  • Councillor Jule Bandel. Ward 5 – Inverleith.
  • Councillor Alan Beal.
  • Councillor Marco Biagi.
  • Councillor Chas Booth.
  • Councillor Graeme Bruce.
How many Edinburgh councillors are there?

He was the first Lord Provost to welcome a new monarch (Charles III) to Edinburgh with the Ceremony of the Keys since 1952. Elections to the Council are held every four/five years electing 63 councillors. The most recent elections took place in May 2022 and the next election will be in May 2027.

How much does an Edinburgh Councillor earn?

The annual salary of an ordinary Edinburgh Councillor in 2022/ 23 is £19,571. The Council Leader’s annual salary is £58,719. All other Councillors’ salaries are calculated as a proportion of this. The Depute Leader and Lord Provost each receive a salary of £44,039.

Who is a local Councillor?

A councillor’s primary role is to represent their ward or division and the people who live in it. Councillors provide a bridge between the community and the council.

Who is the Councillor for Portobello Edinburgh?

Councillor details – Councillor Kate Campbell – Modern Council.

How much is councillor salary?

An early career City Councillor with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R294,915 based on 17 salaries. A mid-career City Councillor with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R260,000 based on 10 salaries.

Do you get paid to be a local councillor?

Councillors do not get paid a salary, however they do receive an annual allowance which reimburses them for time they have spent on council duties, as well as telephone and other office expenses.

What qualifications do you need to be a local councillor?

You can become a councillor as long as you are:
At least 18 years old. Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election.

How much is a local councillor paid UK?

County councillors are not paid a salary, but receive a basic allowance of £12,292 to help them fulfil their duties. Councillors with extra responsibilities, like members of the Cabinet, can receive an additional Special Responsibility Allowance.

Do local councillors have other jobs?

40% of councillors have some form of additional employment outside of their councillor duties. Councillors who have additional employment spend on average 31 hours per week on councillor duties.

How do I speak to a councillor?

Talk to your counsellor about this: explain your concerns and share how the sessions are affecting you. He/she is there to support you.
They include questions like this:

  1. What made you come here today?
  2. How long have you been feeling this way? What seems to have started this problem?
  3. What seems to help?

How do you address a local councillor?

Dear Councillor [surname], I am writing to you as the [job title] of [organisation], an arts business in your [district/county].

Are members and councillors the same?

Councillors (sometimes referred to as members – as they are elected members of a local authority) have to juggle a number of roles and responsibilities. Councillors need to balance the needs and interests of their community, their political party or group (if they are a member) and the council as a whole.

Who is head of Edinburgh council?

Cammy Day
The council is currently based in Edinburgh City Chambers with a main office nearby at Waverley Court.

City of Edinburgh Council
Leader of the Council Cammy Day, Labour since 26 May 2022
Chief Executive Andrew Kerr since 27 May 2015
Structure
Seats 63

Who is the MP for Edinburgh Central?

Edinburgh Central (Scottish Parliament constituency)

Edinburgh Central
Created 1999
Party Scottish National Party
MSP Angus Robertson
Council area City of Edinburgh

How many councillors are in Waverley?

Waverley Borough Council has 57 seats, representing local people in 29 wards that make up the Borough.

How much does a London City Councillor make?

For 2022, councillor pay would rise to $54,191 after a 3.5 per cent raise based on the consumer price index increase last year. (The labour index increased by 3.9 per cent).

How much is a councillor paid in Ireland?

Councillors receive an annual salary known as a Representational Payment and also a monthly allowance for attendance at meetings as part of their representational role. The representational payment is €17,060 gross per annum (taxable), and the monthly allowance is €5,158.85 per annum. Both are paid monthly.

How much does a councillor earn Wales?

Yes. All elected members of principal authorities in Wales are entitled to receive a basic annual salary which in 2020-2021 is set at £14,218. Members with additional responsibilities, such as executive member or chair of a committee, receive higher salaries. These payments are subject to income tax.

How much are councillors paid in Scotland?

£19,571
The annual salary of an ordinary Edinburgh Councillor in 2022/ 23 is £19,571. The Council Leader’s annual salary is £58,719. All other Councillors’ salaries are calculated as a proportion of this. The Depute Leader and Lord Provost each receive a salary of £44,039.

What benefits do councillors get?

Councillors receive a basic allowance to support their work as members of the local authority, and can also claim certain expenses, such as travel costs. Councillors with a specific role within the authority may also receive a special responsibility allowance.