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Elections

Would You Like To Be A Camborne Town Councillor?

Are you passionate about your community and want to make a difference in Camborne? Have you ever considered becoming a councillor, if so, this year represents the perfect opportunity to stand in the local government elections on 1st May 2025. We’re looking for passionate and community-focused individuals to #BeACouncillor

Local councils are made up of councillors who are elected by the public in local elections. Councillors work with local people and partners, such as community groups, businesses and other organisations, to agree and deliver on local priorities. The decisions are implemented by permanent council staff, council officers, who deliver services on a daily basis. The role of a councillor is to serve and represent everyone in the ward that they are elected to (and not just those who voted for them). Some are also appointed to additional roles in the council, such as being a cabinet member. Camborne Town Council consists of 18 elected councillors representing the 4 wards of our parish: Rokear, Trelowarren, Treswithian & Troon.

Am I Eligible? You Must Be:

  • At least 18 years old.
  • Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked, or owned property within 3 miles of the parish for at least 12 months before nomination as a candidate.
  • A British or Commonwealth citizen, or a citizen of any member state of the EU.

You Can’t Be A Councillor If You: 

  • Work for the council you want to be a councillor for, you can work for another local authority as long as you are not in a political restricted post.
  • Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order.
  • Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the five years before election day.
  • Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court.
  • Are subject to any relevant notification requirements, or a relevant order, in respect of a sexual offence.

To become a councillor you have to stand at local elections and compete with other candidates to gain the most votes from the local electorate. You do not have to belong to or represent a political party to stand in the elections. You can stand as an Independent candidate or choose not to have a description to your name. If you choose to stand for a party you will need to go through their selection process before you can be put forward as their candidate. You can either contact the national headquarters of the party you would like to represent or use their representatives at the Local Government Association and if you’d like to stand as an independent candidate there is support for you too here: https://www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor/contact-us

Finally, there are more resources here on the Local Government Association website on how to #BeACouncillor: https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/stand-what-you-believe-be-councillor