Councillors are people elected by the residents of Fife following local government elections. We have 75 councillors in Fife covering the 22 ward areas – together they make up Fife Council.
Some Councillors offer regular surgeries in their wards and others prefer to make appointments with constituents to discuss issues of concern. If you would like to find out how to arrange a meeting or about surgery times please call Members' Services on 03451 555555 ext 442320.
Councillors are paid for the work they do. Most councillors receive a basic salary of £19,571 each year (figures from 1st April 2022).
Those who have special responsibilities receive more.
- The Leaders of the Council receives £45,669
- The Provost receives £34,254
- The Leader of the Opposition and the Depute Provost receive £26,911
- The Senior Councillors (Committee Chairs, and Executive Board members with portfolio responsibility) receive £26,911
Related Publications
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2016/17
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2017/18
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2018/19
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2019/20
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2020/21
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2021/22
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2022/23
Each Councillor's Register of Interests document sits on their individual web page.
A copy of the full Register is available on this link.
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