Becoming a Councillor
The council provides information on the process of
electoral nominations, and publishes a list of nominations for the
upcoming local election.
How do I become a Councillor?
You can be a candidate if you are over 18, on the electoral
register, and have lived, worked or owned property in the area for
at least the past 12 months.
You may be disqualified as a candidate if you work for the
council or hold a politically restricted post with another local
authority. Bankruptcy or a previous criminal conviction with a
three-month or more prison sentence would also disqualify you as a
candidate.
Most candidates are nominated through a political party.
However, individuals are welcome to stand in their own right.
Before you can be accepted as a candidate you must get one person
to agree to propose your nomination, another person to agree to
second the proposal. Both of these people must be on the electoral
register.
Related Information and Websites
Contact Information
Phone: 0845 050 4434
Helpline no: 01539 797537 or 797535
Email: elections@southlakeland.gov.uk
Post: Electoral Services, SLDC, South Lakeland House, Lowther
Street, Kendal, LA9 4UQ
Fax: 01539 740300