How to become a Community Councillor?
How to become a Community Councillor?
You can become a Community Councillor by being;
- elected to the Community Council. Next Community Council elections will be held in February 2025.
- Co-opted to a Community Council in line with the Scheme for Community Councils.
Candidates wishing to stand for election or co-option must be 16 years and over and reside in the Community Council boundary and be named on the electoral register for that area.
- Nominated member of a local interest group that has been registered with the City of Edinburgh Council.
- Associate representative appointed by a community council where a need for individuals with particular skills or knowledge has been identified and agreed.
- Ex-Officio representative which includes Local Authority Councillors, MPs, MSPs, and SYPs whose wards fall wholly or partly within the geographical area of the community council area.
Find out who your Community Council is in Edinburgh with the following resources: