Get Involved with Cannock Wood Parish Council

Could I be a Parish Councillor?

The short answer is almost certainly, subject to certain criteria being met:

  • British or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union
  • At least 18 years old
  • Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election

You can’t be a councillor if you:

  • Work for the council you want to be a councillor for, or for another local authority in a political restricted post
  • Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order
  • Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the 5 years before election day
  • Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court

If you are in any doubt about whether you are eligible to stand as a councillor, you should contact the Electoral Services team at Cannock Chase District Council for advice. (Email: ElectionsOffice@cannockchasedc.gov.uk)