Do you want to stand up for your local community and the interests of local residents?
Conservatives are looking for Councillor candidates who want to serve a local community. We welcome all candidates who care about representing local people’s views and looking after the interests of their local area.
In May 2026, Councillors will be elected to serve their local community in Waltham Forest and Redbridge and you could be part of our strong, supportive and friendly team of Councillors and campaigners. If you are interested in finding out more about what might be involved, please complete the survey below.
Who may be a candidate?
To stand for your local council you must be over 18 years of age AND a British citizen; a Commonwealth citizen; a qualifying EU citizen; or an EU citizen with retained rights, AND resident in the UK.
In addition, one of the following criteria must apply to you:
You must be and continue to be a local government elector for the area of the local authority.
OR
You must have, during the whole of the twelve months preceding both nomination day and the day of the election, occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the area of the local authority.
OR
Your principal or only place of work in the twelve months preceding your nomination day and the day of election must have been in the area of the local authority.
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You must have, during the whole of the twelve months preceding both your nomination day and the day of the election resided in the area of the local authority.
Do I know enough to stand for election?
Don’t underestimate your own abilities. Each councillor will have something different to offer the council and you will not be expected to take direct responsibility for running the council on the first day that you are elected.
Your main qualifications are a genuine concern for the community and a willingness to learn. Knowledge and experience will soon follow.
Have I the time to be a councillor?
The time commitment involved in being a councillor will vary depending on the responsibilities you decide to take on.
Many councillors have work and family commitments as well as other interests which they successfully balance with their role as a councillor.
