Be a Councillor Campaign

Closes 14 Jul 2025

Be a Councillor

To become a local councillor in the UK, you must be at least 18 years old. You also need to be a British, EU, or Commonwealth citizen. Additionally, you must be a registered elector in the area you want to represent, or have lived, worked, or owned property there for at least a year. 

1. Are you eligible to become a councillor?