Councillors are elected to represent a number of local residents in an area called a ward. 

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is made up of 76 councillors that represent 33 wards.

The role of a councillor centres around community leadership and engagement.

Eligibility

You could be a councillor if you meet the criteria set out on the electoral commission's website. 

Standing as a candidate

Find out how to stand as a candidate in the 2023 Local and Parish Council elections. Including:

• nomination process 
• pre-candidacy information 
• our elections toolkit for parish and town councils
• prospective candidate briefing events.

Election campaign support

You can appoint an election agent to help you:

• organise your expenses
• arrange public meetings
• display and issue advertisements or publications.

You can do this yourself if you’d prefer. 

You’ll need to cover your campaign expenses, and declare them in your Return of Expenses.