National Census Of Local Authority Councillors

The results of the national census of local authority Councillors has now been published. This information is based on 12 013 out of 21 268 Councillors replying to the census. This information provides a snap shot of the profiles of Councillors across the Country.

Further information can be found at the following websites:

http://www.lg-employers.gov.uk

http://www.idea.gov.uk/knowledge

Summary Of Results

Gender

71.3% of Councillors were male.

27.9% were female.

(0.8% declined to answer)

Ethnicity

97.4% of Councillors were white.

2.5% came from an ethnic background.

(0.5% declined to answer)

Disability

13.1% of Councillors considered themselves to have a disability.

Age

The overall average age of Councillors was 57.0 years old.

85.8% of Councillors were over the age of 45.

Employment Status

36.2% of Councillors were employees, either full or part time.

37.5% were retired.

15.9% were self employed.

10.5% were not in the Labour market.

Length Of Council Service

The average length of service for a Councillor is 9.3 years.

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