How to Become a Councillor

• In Brief
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• The Nomination Process

  Please note nominations are now closed. Nominations were accepted between 24 March and 3 April (noon) 2006. The following information is for the record.

• Party Candidates

  If you are thinking of standing as a candidate for a particular political party, then you should first get in touch with that party's local organisation.

• Independent Candidates

  If you plan to stand for the council as an independent, the Electoral Registration Officer can advise you about what you'll need to do to get your name on the ballot.

• Councillor Experiences

  Brief experiences of two Newham Councillors.

• Councillors' Expenses

  As part of the legislation that sets out the arrangements for the payment of allowances, details of amounts paid to each member of the council and each co-opted member of a committee must be published within the local authority's area.

• The Requirements to Become a Newham Councillor

  The criteria for becoming a councillor.

• Candidate's Pack on Becoming a Councillor

  A Candidates Pack is available from March 1 2006. You can receive one by contacting us.

• FAQs