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Councillors' Interests

Registering Interests

The Local Government Act 2000 requires each councillor to make a declaration of his or her interests, and to ensure that any addition or amendment to that declaration is made within 28 days of any change occurring in relation to his or her interests.

Interests need to be declared in relation to: ·

  • details of any employment or business carried out by them 
  • the name of their employer 
  • details of any directorships 
  • contracts between themselves or their firm and the council 
  • interests in land in the city 
  • membership of other organisations, companies and societies
  • gifts and hospitality received in excess of £25 in value

Contents of Councillors' Interests

  1. Registering Interests (this page)
  2. Declaring Interests in a Committee Meeting
  3. Inspect our Register of Interests
     

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