Council of the Isles of Scilly

Council of the Isles of Scilly
Type
Type
Sui generis
Leadership
Robert Francis,
Independent
since 8 May 2018[1]
Russell Ashman
since 12 January 2024[2]
Structure
Seats16 councillors
Political groups
  Independent (16)
Elections
Multiple non-transferable vote
Last election
6 May 2021
Next election
1 May 2025
Meeting place
Old Wesleyan Chapel, Garrison Lane, Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JD
Website
www.scilly.gov.uk

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is a sui generis local government authority covering the Isles of Scilly off the west coast of Cornwall, England. It is currently made up of 16 seats, with all councillors being independents. The council was created in 1891 as the Isles of Scilly Rural District Council and was renamed in 1974.

  1. ^ "Council minutes, 8 May 2018". Council of the Isles of Scilly. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Russell Ashman appointed Chief Executive from 12 January 2024". Council of the Isles of Scilly. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2024.