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Become a local Councillor

Becoming a Conservative Councillor is a most rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to help the community in the Borough of Sutton and be part of a dedicated team providing key services for our area. Being a councillor is a great way to gain political experience and useful skills in public speaking, debating and problem solving. New councillors are good news. They mean fresh ideas and fresh enthusiasm and that is good news for Sutton!

To be eligible you must be:

• A British subject or a citizen of the Irish Republic or the EU and resident in the UK.
• At least eighteen years old on the day you are nominated.
• Either on the electoral register or have lived/worked in the Borough of Sutton for at least the last twelve months.

Do I have the time?

It is possible to spend much of your time on council work but the vast majority of councillors have full time jobs, families and hobbies.

Unless you take on responsibility as an Executive Member or a Chairman or Vice-Chairman of a committee, your work at the Civic Offices should not involve more than a few meetings a month (although this depends on the number of committees/panels you serve on).  In addition to this, the Conservative Group will have private meetings from time to time and you will have meetings to attend in your ward.

How much do I need To know?

You are not going to be expected to take direct responsibility for running the council on the first day you are elected. The main qualifications are an interest in your community and a willingness to learn. Knowledge, experience and confidence will soon follow.

You will receive support from Sutton Cheam & Worcester Park Conservative Association, your council colleagues and the Party. Most local authorities provide training and IT support. Council officers are there to help you, they are professionally trained staff who are employed to carry out the lawful functions and duties of a council.

What should I do if I am interested?

Get in touch with you by completing the form below!

It is also useful to talk to a sitting Conservative councillor to better understand the work of a councillor and the commitment involved, if you don't know any then we are happy to organise an introduction for you.

15th February 2009