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.