On Monday 1st March at 6.30 pm PDC will be providing an introductory session for potential candidates on the electoral process and what it means to be a District and/or Parish Councillor. A more detailed session for candidates and agents will be arranged once nominations have closed. The introductory session will be in the Council Chamber at Westport House and should last for about an hour or so. Candidates’ packs will be available together with the timetable of what will be happening when.
IMPORTANT. If you are interested in attending, please contact: Peter Aston, Principal Democratic Services Officer & Deputy Returning Officer, Purbeck District Council; PeterAston@purbeck-dc.gov.uk; (01929) 557221
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I wonder if them residents up at the muni park what got on the electorial register here in Swanage are gunner run for councillor. Time fer them to put up er shut up, I recken.
Volunteer of the Year is more appropriate for now. Who knows what the future may bring?
Come on you guys, lets all join up and make some positive changes.
I agree. Lots of us are joined up already in the Spartacus style aiming for positive change.
It has been an education for those that have witnessed this, and I am grateful for the effort and fortitude shown.
So how does 'one' go about getting on the Swanage Council if you are an independent?
Pretty well anyone can get on the council (subject to certain age and electoral conditions, such as living in the area). But of course you have to be elected (or sometimes co-opted, which means being asked to join, which only happens in exceptional circumstances). An election will take place either when a previous councillor's term (of 4 years) is up, or if a councillor resigns or leaves for any reason. All twelve Swanage councillors' terms end next year and they will have to stand for re-election if they want to continue. So if you want to stand, once the election is announced you have to do two key things: one, tell the relevant authority (PDC for Swanage)that you intend to stand. And two, start letting people know and asking them to vote for you. That can be quite a lot of work, writing and delivering leaflets etc. And being an independent can be harder than being part of a larger machine. And you have to recognise that Swanage is pretty solidly Conservative, with lots of supporters to help. Doesn't mean that an independent can't get in though, especially if they are well known or have something good to say.Then comes the day of the election and the winners are those with the most votes.
You may be interested to know that On Monday 1st March at 6.30pm Purbeck District Council will be providing an introductory session for potential candidates on the electoral process and what it means to be a District and/or Parish Councillor. If you want to attend, please tell Peter Aston,
Principal Democratic Services Officer & Deputy Returning Officer, on PeterAston@purbeck-dc.gov.uk or(01929) 557221
'You may be interested to know that On Monday 1st March at 6.30pm Purbeck District Council will be providing an introductory session for potential candidates on the electoral process and what it means to be a District and/or Parish Councillor. If you want to attend, please tell Peter Aston,
Principal Democratic Services Officer & Deputy Returning Officer, on PeterAston@purbeck-dc.gov.uk or(01929) 557221'
There are only two things that can prevent you from doing this. 1. if you have been bankrupt and 2. If you have a prison record.
Be prepared to be shown the code of conduct and also to meet with Steve Mackenzie the Chief Executive Officer.
Could you enlighten us as to what the differences are between being,a local Conservative, Lib Dem, or Labour?
Certainly, as council members have responsibility or oversight for facilities and activities involving children and vulnerable adults, they will be subject to the Vetting and Barring scheme as well?
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