Wolverhampton City Council - Becoming a councillor

Becoming a councillor

We are encouraging new applications for councillors.

Councillors are elected by local people to plan and run council business. Becoming a councillor is a rewarding way of making a difference to the city and local people.

Find out below what the role involves and how to become a councillor.

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
	Contact details for the Elections Office. Page includes an online contact form.