Wolverhampton City Council - Contact us

If you would like to find out more about becoming a councillor or would like to speak to a councillor please contact our Member Support office:

Member Support

Phone: (01902) 551217

If you would like more information about standing for election, or would like an informal chat about what you need to do, please contact the Principal Elections Officer at:

Elections Office

Blossoms Fold

North Street

Wolverhampton WV1 4HJ

Phone: (01902) 555050

You can also contact the Elections Office by completing the online form below.

Related links

What does a councillor do?

Find out about a councillor's responsibilities, code of conduct, attendance at council meetings and their community work.

Who can become a councillor?

There are only a few basic selection criteria for councillors - find out if you meet them.

How do I become a councillor?

Brief explanation of the first steps you need to take to become a councillor.

What qualifications do I need to become a councillor?

Find out what you need to become a councillor.

Taking the first step - Completion of nomination forms

Download the nomination forms you need to fill in to be put forward as a prospective candidate.

Reasons for being disqualified as a councillor

Extract from the Local Government Act 1972 detailing reasons for being disqualified from standing as a councillor and from holding office as a councillor.

How can I find out more?

For a taste of what it's like to be a councillor come along to one of the council meetings at the Civic Centre.

Contact us - Becoming a councillor