Stanley and District Community Council

How are Community Councillors elected?

Community Councillors are (in most cases) self-nominated volunteers that hold post for a maximum of 5 years at a time.  In our Community Council we can have a maximum of 8 Councillors, with a required minimum of 4.

When 'elections' take place there is a period of application open to anyone interested in becoming a Member of the Community Council.  When all the applications are reviewed, if there are between 4 and 8 applicants then there is automatic election; if more than 8 applicants then a postal vote is held across the Community Council area.  As with any vote, when they are counted the 8 highest applicants will be elected as Community Councillors.

Some Community Councillors volunteer to be Office Bearers to hold the required Offices of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.  These Office Bearers usually have the opportunity to stand-down or be re-elected at the AGM.  Office Bearers are elected by Community Council Members during the AGM.

All members of the Community Council are Volunteers - they can stand down at any time.  Should numbers fall below the minimum required (4 for Stanley & District) then the Council would be stood-down until such time as new Members are elected into post.

The Community Council can co-opt individuals into the CC if there are vacancies between the current Membership and the mximum permitted.  Such individuals can vote on CC issues and after 1 year as a Co-Opted Member they will automatically become 'full' Members of the Community Council.

Stanley & District Community Council 2025

Our 'mission' statement:

Stanley and District Community Council aims to be a positive and clear voice for our Community, representing local views and advocating for the needs and aspirations of all.

We will encourage collaborative and transparent working to preserve our heritage, support local priorities and work to build a better future for all.

Volunteer Community Councillors elected November 2025:

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