Tandridge District Council has 42 council seats, representing 20 wards. One councillor is elected to each seat to look after the interests of the district. The current political balance of the Council is 16 Independents and OLRG Alliance, 14 Conservatives, 9 Liberal Democrats and 2 Independent Group councillors. There is one vacant seat in the Felbridge ward which will be contested on 17 June.
Committees
There are ten main committees which councillors attend. These carry out the detailed business of the council. Council agendas and minutes are published online.
They are also available at our offices and local libraries.
Council constitution
The Council's constitution sets out:
- How the Council operates
- Standing orders for meetings and general governance
- Financial regulations
- Contract standing orders
- Delegation of powers to committees and officers
- Various codes, schemes and protocols
The Council’s code of governance sets out the framework of policies and procedures which collectively make up its governance arrangements.
Councillors’ allowances
All councillors receive a taxable allowance of £4317. If they are the Leader of the Council, a group leader, a chairman or vice chairman of committee, they will also get a special responsibility allowance. Expenses for travel and subsistence can also be claimed and receipts must be provided for these.
The amount paid to each councillor varies according to the number of meetings attended and whether they were elected members for a full year.
Details of councillors’ allowances are published annually.