# Researching local wealthy people – Local Councils

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/02/05/researching-local-wealthy-people-local-councils/
- Published: 2008-02-05T11:07:14+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Every now and again, when I am researching local wealthy/well-connected people, 
I look at local authority members interests. Sometimes local councillors are wealthy
and well connected people.

A few years ago, I found some very useful information on Bristol City Councillors
on the Council website (www.bristol.gov.uk), and then arranged to see the paper 
copy of the register of members’ interests, in the Council House. This search revealed
further information, particularly on members’ philanthropic interests.

I have recently looked at the register of members’ interests for The Royal Borough
of Kensington and Chelsea (www.rbkc.gov.uk). It is interesting to see how things
are changing. The register for Kensington and Chelsea very helpfully lists substantial
shareholdings.

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It also looks like the online Bristol City Council register is more comprehensive
now, but it might still be worth checking on the paper copy, in some instances.

I shall continue to visit these registers, and hope that they continue to develop
as useful resources. It’s a slow, but occasionally useful way of uncovering useful
information for local and regional fundraising.

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   14 March 2008)