Somerset Council is preparing for elections next year and is keen to encourage a wide range of people to come forward to represent their community.
The elections for all 96 seats on the council take place on 6 May 2027 so for anyone interested in becoming a candidate, help and guidance are on offer now.
A special webinar is being held on 30 November, starting at 4pm. It is open to everyone and will include time for people joining the event to ask questions.
Hosted by the council’s Chief Executive and Returning Officer Duncan Sharkey, the webinar will feature Councillor Evie Potts-Jones who will share her experiences of what it’s like to be a councillor.
Senior officers will outline what the council does from Children’s and Adults Services to the community and the economy.
The mechanics of how to become a councillor, such as when forms need to be completed and submitted, will be explained by the head of elections services, while the qualifications – such as age, citizenship and where people live or work – will also be outlined.
The webinar will finish with a Q&A session, hosted by Duncan Sharkey when people will be able to ask questions in a safe and welcoming space.
The webinar will be available on Microsoft Teams via this joining link.
Interested in finding out more? A new guide to what is involved in becoming a Councillor can be found on the Council’s website. Just follow the link “Guide for Candidates 2027”.
