The structure of the Council
Ryedale District Council has 30 Councillor seats and operates a Committee style of political governance. The way the Council works is governed by the Council Constitution.
The ultimate decision-making body of the authority is the Full Council. All Councillors are members of Full Council.
There are three decision-making committees which make recommendations to Full Council. Each committee is made up of Councillors in proportion to their party’s representation on the Council.
As well as making recommendations to Full Council, committees also have delegated responsibility to make certain decisions as defined in the Council Constitution. These committees are:
There is a Overview and Scrutiny Committee whose role is to scrutinize decisions made by the other committees of the Council, and the performance and effect of Council services and policies.
The Council also has a number of sub-committees and working parties that undertake specific activities.
Access the full list of all committees.
By clicking on the name of a committee you will be able to read:
- The purpose of the committee
- Who sits on the committee
- The agendas and papers
- The decisions of the committee, which are recorded in the minutes
The political make up of the Council
| Group | Number of Councillors | % |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatives | 6 | 20% |
| Liberals | 4 | 13.3% |
| Independents | 5 | 16.7% |
| Independents for Ryedale | 3 | 10.00% |
| Ryedale First Independents | 2 | 6.67% |
| Liberal Democrat and Independent | 3 | 10.00% |
| Ungrouped | 2 | 6.7% |
| Vacancy | 5 | 16.7% |
The Council’s priorities
The Council has produced a Council Plan, which sets out the strategic direction of the Council and what it is working to achieve between 2020 and 2024.
The Council Plan focuses on four main themes:
- Strong, inclusive and attractive communities
- An economy that delivers growth, homes and jobs
- A sustainable, safe and clean environment
- An innovative, enterprising Council
You can access other Council documents, including strategies, policies, our annual reports and financial information from the Resources section.