If you’ve decided that you’d like to stand, or would just like more information about what’s involved in standing, then there are a couple of good pages on the respective council’s websites.
For Stone Town Council here’s their introduction:
“Town Councillors are elected by the public and serve four-year terms.
Councillors represent their community. The main duties are attendance of meetings, committee meetings and responding to correspondence from constituents. Some Councillors are also appointed to represent the Council at outside organisations, such as charities and local groups….”
You can find the full details on this page on the Stone Town Council website – How to Become a Councillor
For Stafford Borough Council here’s there opening:
“There are a number of qualifications that you have to meet before you can stand for election to the Borough Council and these are outlined below.
Full details can be found on the Electoral Commission website….”
For a link to further details, including a link to the Electoral Commission website visit – Borough Council – Standing as a candidate
For more details on our 2019 election coverage visit – 2019 Stone Town and Stafford Borough Council Elections
