COMMUNITY-MINDED people are being encouraged to consider standing for election as county councillors.
Mid Sussex District Council wants local people to stand in the West Sussex County Council elections which are being held on May 4.
Tom Clark, returning officer for Mid Sussex, said: “Local councillors represent the views of local people and work to ensure that the interests of the community are taken into account.
“You don’t have to be affiliated to a political party; politically neutral candidates can simply stand as an independent.
“All that is needed is a desire to make a difference and help to shape the community.”
Anyone living in West Sussex is eligible to stand for election in the 12 county council divisions within the Mid Sussex area. Candidates are not required to pay a deposit.
However, anyone who intends to stand on behalf of a political party would need to be authorised by that party.
Nominations open on March 27 and close on April 4. For more information visit beacouncillor.co.uk/west-sussex.
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