Wolverhampton City Council - Who can become a councillor?

Who can become a councillor?

You can become a councillor if:

You are over 18

You are on the city's electoral register and your home is in the city (for at least the past 12 months); or

You work in the area of Wolverhampton (for at least the past 12 months); or

You own a property in the area of Wolverhampton (for at least the past 12 months).

You could be disqualified as a candidate if:

You are an undischarged bankrupt

You have a criminal conviction which carried a prison sentence of 3 months or more

You work for Wolverhampton City Council or hold a politically restricted post with another authority.

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.

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