‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

Have your say on the future of councils in Essex.  Councils across Greater Essex are seeking public input on plans to replace the current Local Authority structure with fewer, larger unitary councils. 

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Canvey Island - Parish Council FAQ's

Questions

Where can I find information regarding Canvey Island Town Council?

Please visit www.canveyisland-tc.gov.uk/

How do I become a councillor for Canvey Island Town Council?

Most people in the Canvey Island community will be eligible to stand for election. It is not necessary to be a member of a political party, but to stand for election a person must:

  • Be willing to stand
  • Be 18 years of age or over
  • Be a citizen of the UK, the Commonwealth or the European Union
  • Be not disqualified from standing

and must be either

  • A local government elector for Canvey Island ;or
  • The occupier of land or property in Canvey Island for the last 12 months;or
  • Has had principal or only place of work in Canvey Island for the last 12 months ;or
  • Has lived on Canvey Island, or within 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) of its boundary for the last 12 months.

For further information about standing as a parish councillor visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/become-a-councillor. 

If you have any questions regarding Nomination papers etc. please contact Electoral Services at Castle Point Borough Council by phoning 01268 882417 or by e-mailing elections@castlepoint.gov.uk

Other sources of information on becoming a councillor:

 

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Who is my Councillor?

For details of your borough Councillor please visit Borough Councillors   and for details of your Town Councillors please visit Canvey Island Town Councillors