Coventry City Council
We have 54 councillors who represent 18 wards across the city. The Labour Group is in control of the council with 30 councillors while the Conservatives make up 22 of the council's membership. One council member represents the Socialists, and one represents the Liberal Democratic Party.
Our councillors
All 54 councillors make major decisions about policies and services at a Full Council meeting held in the Council Chamber every six weeks.
Other meetings are held throughout the year - visit our Committee Management Information System to view all scheduled meeting dates, as well as accessing information about the meeting agendas, minutes and reports.
Government watchdogs have praised our council members for their leadership. As representatives of over 300,000 residents they have a big responsibility to act on behalf of the community in the best way possible.
The Audit Commission has rated Coventry City Council as performing well.
Our officers
Coventry City Council is the biggest organisation in Coventry. Its 16,000 employees are headed by a Chief Executive, who manages the day-to-day running of the council, and who works alongside a Corporate Management Board of a further six senior officers each with his or her particular portfolio.
Find out more about your council
- Council directorates and salaries of senior managers.
- Respond to consultation on local issues.
- How we are performing against our targets.
- Download council publications.
- View our statement of accounts.
- Find out how decisions are made about the issues that are important to you.
- Information about the work of the Lord Mayor.
- Hold your wedding at Coventry's beautiful, historic Register Office.
- Citizens are welcome to attend scheduled meetings that are open to the public.