Call for new Councillors

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is asking local residents to consider standing for election as a district or parish councillor next year.

Interest in the elections - to be held for the District Council and all 83 parish councils on 2 May 2019 - will be encouraged by a flyer delivered to every household from this weekend, and a Prospective Councillor event at the Council House in the autumn.  

David Dalby, the District Council's Democratic Services Manager, says: "Councillors come from all walks of life, which is very important because having a diverse range of local people to reflect different points of view can help all district residents."  

Stratford-on-Avon District Council has 36 councillors, each representing a particular ward in the district, while the majority of parishes have a parish or town council ranging from five to 18 councillors depending on size of population.  

The flyer, which will be delivered alongside electoral registration forms, will guide interested residents to the Council's website, where there is further, more detailed information on how to stand for election.  

The Prospective Councillor event will then be held at the District Council Offices in Stratford-upon-Avon at 5pm on 15 November 2018.  

David adds: "So, why not find out what it takes to be a councillor and how you can make a difference - it might be the best decision you ever make!" 

For more information on the event or standing to be a councillor, contact Election Services on 01789 260210.