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How to become a Councillor

Forthcoming Elections

 

The next Town Council Elections will be in May 2027.

 

Ward Boundaries changed on Thursday 4 May 2023 and the Ward Boundary map can be viewed here 

The number of Town Councillors has increased to 20.

 

Information on from the Mid Sussex District Council – the Local Authority that administer elections can be found here–https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/

 

There are a number of guides on how to become a Councillor and few are listed below that might be of use to you.

Click here to view a guide issued by the Electoral Commission

Click here to view a guide from the National Association of Local Council (NALC)

The following link gives you details of Local political groups and if you are interested in standing as an independent, contact the Local Government Association, email: independent.group@lga.gov.uk

If you are interested in becoming a District Councillor, click here to visit Mid Sussex District Council’s Website. 

For information you can also access Town Council’s Code of Conduct by clicking on this link