Councillors and you
In Salford 60 elected councillors serve 20 wards in the city (three councillors per ward) and they serve for a term of four years. Elections are held in three out of every four years with one third of the 60 councillors coming up for re-election at any one time.
What is a councillor?
A councillor is a member of the public,chosen by you in the local elections. They provide a voice for local people and act as a leader of the community,bridging the gap between the public and the council. Most councillors are members of political parties, although some are independent. Many people turn to their councillor for advice and help on various issues relating to the services provided by the council. He or she will be happy to do all they can to help you.
Find out who your local councillors are.
Putting your view to your local councillor
Councillors welcome the opportunity to hear the views of local people. All city councillors have advice bureaux which enable you to make your views known, or you can contact them by email.
Find out how to contact your councillor
Your councillor can help you to put your interests, views and concerns to the right people at the right time, whether that is to an officer of the council or to one of the council's committees.
Becoming a councillor
To qualify to stand for election as a councillor for Salford City Council, on the day of nomination and also on the day of election you must be:
- 18 or over
- be a UK, EU or commonwealth citizen
- be registered to vote in or have worked or lived in Salford for one year.
You can contact Salford City Council's elections office for more information or visit the following websites:
Contact
Elections Office
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
Salford
M27 5DA
Telephone: 0161 793 3195
Email: elections@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 27 April 2012
