Monmouthshire County Council Elections 2022
Please note new legislation took effect in December 2021 for the elections in May 2022 and will alter the election processes from previous years. The following pages will cover all the changes but for information the new legislation is The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Wales) Rules 2021 which affect the County Council process and The Local Election (Communities) (Wales) Rules 2021 which cover the Community/Town Council elections.
Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to the Monmouthshire County Council website for candidates and agents interested in standing for election to either the County Council or Town/Community Councils in Monmouthshire.
Why not stand for election as a councillor?
What elections are taking place?
County Council
Elections will take place on the 5th May 2021 to elect 46 County Councillors to sit on the County Council
Community & Town Council
There will also be elections on the same day for nearly 300 community/town councillors to 31 community/town councils.
About the Council
What support will I get as a Councillor
Standing for Election
Download Nomination Papers
County Council Nomination Papers
Click on the above link to download the County Council nomination pack.
Community & Town Council Nomination Papers
Click on the above link to download the Community & Town Council nomination pack.
Submitting your nomination paper
Candidate Briefing Sessions
Still not sure if you want to stand as a candidate or would like some more information on the role? Why not attend one of our briefing sessions for candidates. You will get to hear directly from existing councillors about the role, what it takes to be an effective councillor, what commitment and experience you can gain becoming a councillor. You will also get to understand the election process and the requirements and expectations of you as a candidate standing for election.
Briefing session will be held in January 2022. A recording of the briefing session is available online here if you were unable to attend and would like further information.
Want to keep up to date with events and information regarding the 2022 council elections in Monmouthshire?
What happens if I win the election?
If you are successful in winning your election, you will formally become a councillor when you sign your declaration of acceptance of office which needs to be completed within 4 days of the result of the election.
An induction programme will be prepared to bring you up to speed on everything you will need in your role as Councillor from how you should behave, how the Council operates and building relationships with officers and fellow councillors.