How you can become a borough councillor and help influence decisions about local services
How to become a borough councillor
The next borough council elections will take place in May 2027.
General information about becoming a borough councillor is available in our Becoming a Councillor booklet.
If you are thinking about standing as a candidate, please read all candidate guidance which can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
This will cover everything from:
- qualifications for standing
- completing and submitting nomination papers
- appointing an election agent
- spending and donations
- the campaign
- right to attend key electoral events