Our constitution

Our Constitution:

• sets out how the Council works
• shows how decisions are made and the roles of members and officers
• details the ethics and codes of conduct that govern how the Council, its members and officers
• shows how the public can influence decisions

The new Constitution was adopted at the Council’s AGM on 7 May 2025 because we wanted to make decision-making more efficient, transparent and accountable to you. We wanted to make it clear who is making decisions on your behalf and give you more opportunities to engage with us directly.

The constitution is divided into 6 parts, which set out the basic rules governing our business.

This document and its appendices make up our constitution under Section 37 of the Local Government Act 2000. It may be amended from time to time in accordance with the law and within its own provisions for so doing.