Do you want to make a difference in your community? Here is your chance!
Who can stand?
To be a Local Councillor you must be at least 18 years old, be a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights.
You must also meet at least one of the following four qualifications:
· You are, and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the parish in which you wish to stand from the day of your nomination onwards.
· You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election.
· Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of your nomination and the day of election has been in the parish area.
· You have lived in the parish area or within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election.
Key Information
· Councillors are volunteers, but costs for approved travel and subsistence outside of the parish can be reimbursed.
· Councillors normally have one or two meetings per month which generally last between 1 and 2 hours (6pm to 8pm on a Monday).
· The election term is 4 years. May 2025 to May 2029
· The Town Council has 20 Councillors spread across three Wards:
o Bethel & Holmbush Ward (7 Councillors)
o Poltair & Mount Charles Ward (6 Councillors)
o Central & Gover Ward (7 Councillors)
Key Dates
· Friday 14th March 2025 - Election announcement and nomination packs made available.
· Thursday 1st May 2025 – Polling Day
How to apply?
The nomination packs will be available on Cornwall Council’s website with effect from Friday 14th March 2025. A hard copy of the nomination pack for St Austell Town Council can be picked up from St Austell Library with effect from the same date.
Cornwall Council, Parish and Town Council Elections - Polling day: Thursday 1 May 2025 - Cornwall Council
Notice of Election Town and Parish Councillors
Notice of Election Cornwall Council