Who can become a councillor?
To stand for election, on the day of nomination, you must be:
- 21 or over; and
- a UK, EU or commonwealth citizen;
- registered to vote in the City of Leicester; or
- for the whole 12 months preceding, you must
- have occupied, as owner or tenant, any land or premises in the City of Leicester; or
- worked (as principal employment) in the City of Leicester; or
- lived in the City of Leicester.
You cannot stand if you:
- work for Leicester City Council;
- hold a politically restricted post for another authority;
- are bankrupt;
- have served a prison sentence (including suspended sentences) of 3 months or more within 5 years prior to the election;
- have been disqualified under any legislation relating to corrupt or illegal practices;
- are an alien (i.e. a person who is not a British subject) or a person of unsound mind;
- have been surcharged in excess of £2000 by the auditor, or court.