Men dominate 95% of local authorities in Britain, data shows

Only 18 of 382 councils have minimum gender representation parity, say equality charities

The vast majority (95%) of local authorities across the UK are dominated by men, while only over a third of local councillors are women, according to figures that highlight the gender disparities of local government.

The analysis, conducted by the Fawcett Society and Democracy Club in the run-up to local elections in May, reveal only 18 of 382 councils have the minimum gender representation parity.