Be a county councillor

Ever thought of becoming a county councillor? If you are interested in helping your local community and would like to influence the way issues are dealt with in your area then being a county councillor is a great way to do this. Being a county councillor is a privileged position which allows you to make a real difference to people's daily lives.

Find out more about becoming a county councillor

Information Evening

A 'Be a councillor' information evening was held on Wednesday 5 February at County Hall.

Further resources from the event can be found below:

• District Candidate and Agent Briefings 
• Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England | Electoral Commission
• Election Timetable 1 May 2025 (docx, 84KB)

Security video for election candidates

During an election period, as candidates you are subject to heightened public exposure, and this can bring with it a number of pressures both on yourself and those close to you. 

His Majesty's Government and the National Protective Security Authority have issued a joint video regarding the safety and security of candidates for forthcoming elections. It highlights where candidates can access relevant security advice and guidance that may be helpful to them during an election period and beyond, and promotes three key security messages, “be alert, plan ahead, and know what to do”.

At the end of the video, candidates will be able to click on a QR code to take you to more detailed advice and guidance from relevant websites such as Protect UK, the National Protective Security Authority, and the National Cyber Security Centre.  The website can also be found here: Security guidance for elections - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).