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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.
 
 
 
 
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