THE vast majority of local authorities across Britain remain male-dominated, with only a minority of councillors being women, according to a new study.

Analysis by the Fawcett Society and Democracy Club found that fewer than 5 per cent of councils (18 of 382) have achieved at least parity of gender representation.

Only a third of councillors are women and it estimated that, based on the current rate of change, 50-50 representation will not be achieved until 2051.