Essential system maintenance – Saturday 16 May

Please be aware that Amber Valley Borough Council will carry out a full power shutdown on Saturday 16 May, starting at 7am.

During this time:

All Amber Valley–hosted websites and online services will be unavailable, including payments, planning applications, and other digital services

Our phone lines will also be affected

In an emergency posing a threat to life or property, please call 07795 343684.

Thank you for your patience.

Councillors and elections

Amber Valley Borough Council is the largest district council in Derbyshire. The borough council has 42 councillors representing 18 wards. Councillors are elected for a term of four years.

Our 42 councillors represent the following parties:

  • 19 Labour councillors
  • 8 Conservative councillors
  • 5 Green Party councillors
  • 3 Reform UK councillors
  • 2 Derbyshire Community Party councillors
  • 2 Amber Valley Independent councillors
  • 2 Independent councillors (Non-aligned)
  • 1 Liberal Democrat councillor

The Labour group, with the most number of councillors, currently has control of the council. For details on individual councillors please use our borough councillor page.

The next election to be held for the borough council elections will be held in 2027. Prior to the last election held on 4 May 2023, the composition stood at:

  • 25 Conservative councillors
  • 9 Labour councillors
  • 5 Independent
  • 3 Green Party councillors
  • 2 Belper Independents Councillors
  • 1 Socialist

Popular pages within councillors and elections

Need further help or information?

Contact the team directly on 01773 841458 or email elections@ambervalley.gov.uk