On Thursday 1st May, the people of Cornwall will be going to the polls to elect Cornwall councillors as well as town and parish councillors.
Local council elections are elections held for you decide who you want to represent you.
Your Cornwall and town and parish councillors are responsible for making decisions on a range of local issues.
Cornwall Council looks after matters such as education, social services, housing, planning, highways and environmental health.
St Erth Parish Council looks after more local issues such as managing Battery Mill Play Park, the Nature Park, Chenhalls Road Cemetery, the public toilets, public access defibrillators, the Vicarage Gate allotments, public footpath cutting. Parish councillors work for local people on local issues.
The frequency of local council elections varies depending on the specific location and the structure of the local government. In some areas, all council seats may be up for election at the same time, while in others, elections may be staggered, with a portion of the council seats being contested each year.
Here in Cornwall, all seats on Cornwall Council and town and parish councils are up for election at the same time.
To be eligible to vote in local council elections, individuals must typically be registered to vote and reside within the local council area. The voting age is 18 years old.
The results of local council elections can have a significant impact on the lives of residents, as the councillors elected will be responsible for making decisions that affect their local community. It is important for eligible voters to participate in these elections to ensure that their voices are heard and that their local government is representative of their community’s needs and interests.
If you are interested in becoming a councillor and standing in the next election then click on the links below.
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