Your Councillors
Local Councillors are elected to represent a geographical area know as a ‘Ward’.
The Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003. Elected Members of Shildon Town Council do not claim a Parish Basic Allowance or Travel Allowance under the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003
Shildon is covered by three Ward areas: Sunnydale, Thickley and Byerley. Shildon Town Council is made up of 17 elected Members.
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Complaints against Councillors
Please be advised that any complaints regarding a Councillor who has breached the Code of Conduct are dealt with independently by the Monitoring Officer at Durham County Council. They can contacted on 03000 260 000, for more details please visit the website at Complaints about councillors – Durham County Council
