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 will be held on Wednesday 5 February at 6.00pm at County Hall, Preston. Further details and to book a place at the next event can be found using the link below:
Further resources including guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England from the Electoral Commission, and the timetable for the County Council Elections 2025 can be found below:
- Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England | Electoral Commission
- Election Timetable 1 May 2025 (docx, 84KB)
A previous information evening took place on Tuesday 19 November from 6pm at County Hall, Preston, where attendees found out more information on being a county councillor. You can view more information about the previous event, including seeing the video of the event by viewing the previous 'Be a county councillor' events page.
Be a county councillor
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An easy read guide for how to become a councillor and serve your communities.