Why become a councillor?
Being a councillor is all about giving back to your community by bringing your energy, passion, and hard-working attitude. You can make a real difference to the local community and wider society in many ways as a councillor. For example, you could be representing the views of local people to ensure the community gets the right services, supporting a resident with an issue, or helping to shape the community by driving new ideas.
What will I do as a councillor?
The Town Council is responsible for local amenities and services, for example public open spaces, including the Country Park and nature reserve, the Younghayes Centre, play areas, sports pitches, allotments, bin emptying and litter picking and a youth service. Town Councillors ensure that those amenities and services are delivered well.
Am I eligible?
To be a councillor you need to be:
- British or a citizen of the Commonwealth. You may also be eligible as a citizen of the European Union, however the criteria has changed now that the UK has left the European Union. Please check on the gov.uk website for advice about EU citizens’ voting and candidacy rights in local elections.
- At least 18 years old.
- Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked, or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election.