The Council’s role is to champion and represent the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area; its role as a community leader is based on its position as the locally elected democratic body. Our aim is to work in an open and transparent way, seeking to keep local people informed and involved throughout.
Use these pages to find out more about the main thrusts of our work to ensure that we meet the challenges facing us for the future and our main plans and priorities over the next few years.
You can also find out how the Council works and makes these important local decisions, who your councillors are, the information and reports used to help councillors make their decisions, how you can go to the meetings where these things are discussed and put questions to the full Council, portfolio holders, policy development and scrutiny committees or other committees about their activities and decisions. There are also details of how to contact your other local representatives on bodies such as the Greater London Authority, and the UK and European Parliaments.
Democracy means having your say; use these pages to find out more about the different types of election held locally and how you can register to vote in them, and other ways to make your voice heard.