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How the council is organised

Find out more about who's who at Southampton City Council including information about the Mayor, your local Councillors, Council meetings and Council departments.

The Mayor's Office

The Mayor's office provides support for the Mayor of Southampton and the Sheriff. The office also manages their diaries and provides information and guidance to groups and organisations who wish to invite the Mayor to events.

City councillors

The 48 city councillors are the elected members of Southampton City Council.

Contacting Southampton City Councillors

Contact details for Southampton City Councillors

The Leader of the Council and the Cabinet

The leader of the council is elected every year at the annual meeting of the council. The leader then appoints a cabinet of between two and nine members.

Council and Committees

Councillors are appointed to serve on Council committees and panels and to represent the Council on a range of other organisations and working groups.

Corporate Governance

Find out information about the council's ethical and governance framework, including codes of conduct for members and officers of the council and information about standards, governance and audit committee.

Council Departments

Information about the Chief Executive, Executive Directors and Council departments

Council meetings

Information about council meetings, including dates and procedures. Advice and information about delegations from the public and questions to the council.


Last updated: 4 November 2008

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