Council of the Isles of Scilly

Council of the Isles of Scilly
Type
Type
History
Founded1891
Leadership
Robert Francis,
Independent
since 8 May 2018
Russell Ashman
since 12 January 2024
Structure
Seats16 councillors
Political groups
  Independent (16)
Elections
Multiple non-transferable vote
Last election
1 May 2025
Next election
3 May 2029
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 councillors, all independents. The council was created in 1891. It meets at the Old Wesleyan Chapel and has its main offices at the Isles of Scilly Town Hall, both in Hugh Town on the main island of St Mary's.