be a councillor
Kate Kravis
- Wife and mother of three
- 37 years old
- Business owner
- Local councillor
"I know I have made a difference to my council, and through that, my community will be a better place."
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Who can be a councillor?
The easy answer is almost anyone, as long as you:
- are British, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union
- are 18 years of age or over
- are registered to vote in the area or if you have lived, worked or owned property in the area for at least 12 months before an election.