How can I become a County Borough Councillor?

Elections for all 44 seats on the Council are held every 4 years and the next Borough-wide elections for the 24 Wards will take place on 1 May 2008. 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.