All Members and Co-opted Members of District and Parish Councils are required by law (Local Government Act 2000) to complete a register of interests form to register their financial and other interests. They have to complete their register of interests within 28 days of being elected.
The information includes:
- Details of any employment or business carried on by them;
- The name of their employer;
- Details of people who have paid towards election expenses;
- Contracts between themselves/their firm and the Council;
- Interests in any land in the area; details of any directorships.
Details of the register of interest for each Councillors can be viewed online by selecting one from the Councillor list.
The full register of District and Parish Councillors' interests is maintained by the Council's Monitoring Officer. The register is available for public inspection, by appointment, between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday at the Town Hall, Penrith.
To make an appointment you can:
- Write to Democratic Services, Town Hall, Penrith CA11 7QF
- Email: cttee.admin@eden.gov.uk
- Telephone 01768 212207 or 212231
