Document Councillor Information

The role of councillors in the council is an important part of life at the authority. Chorley Council is made up of 47 councillors - sometimes refered to as elected members. They represent 20 wards - sometimes refered to as 'seats' - and meet monthly at Full Council meetings. The make-up of the council is currently: 29 Labour representatives 14 Conservative representatives 2 Independent Group councillors 2 Independent Member The council is currently led by Labour through the Executive Leader and members of the Executive Cabinet. The Conservative group is the council's official 'opposition'.