How can I become a Community Councillor?
Elections for all Community Councils within the Torfaen County Borough area are contested on the same day and are held every 4 years. The next Community Council elections for the six Community Councils will take place on 1 May 2008.
The Community Councils within Torfaen County Borough Council area are:
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Blaenavon – 2 wards
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Pontypool – 16 wards
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Cwmbran – 12 wards
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Henllys – 1 ward
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Ponthir – 1 ward
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Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon – 4 wards
Sometimes an individual seat in a Ward becomes vacant in the intervening years and details are publicised as they occur.
The majority of candidates for these elections stand as representatives of political parties. However, anyone is entitled to stand as a candidate provided they meet the principal qualifications.