Councillors

This page explains where you can find information about your councillors, including political makeup and expenses and how council elections work in South Lanarkshire. It is here to help you understand how councillors are elected, who represents you, and where to find more detail if you want it. 

The councillors hold surgeries where constituents can raise problems or seek advice, particularly about council services.

Find my councillor by postcode search

Political composition and expenses

You can view the current political make‑up of South Lanarkshire Council to see how many councillors each party has.

You can also see councillors’ expenses for the financial year. This shows what councillors can claim for carrying out their role.

Local government elections

South Lanarkshire councillors are elected at local government elections. The most recent elections took place in 2022.

The next local government election is due to take place on Thursday 6 May 2027.

Each of our 64 councillors represent their constituents in a multi-member ward. Multi-member wards are large areas and usually elect three or four councillors. All councillors elected in a ward have equal status and responsibilities.

Find out more or take action

• View councillors and their roles
• Learn more about registering to vote and ways of voting