Council of the Isles of Scilly

Council of the Isles of Scilly
Type
Type	Sui generis
Leadership
Chair	Robert Francis, Independent since 8 May 2018[1]
Chief Executive	Russell Ashman since 12 January 2024[2]
Structure
Seats	16 councillors
Political groups	Independent (16)
Elections
Voting system	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.