Wannabe a councillor and bring about change?

Cheshire East Council is to hold briefing sessions for would-be candidates for this May’s local council elections.

‘All-out’ borough council elections are due to be held across Cheshire East on Thursday 2 May 2019, on the same day as elections for all of the borough’s town and parish councils – and this is your opportunity to help shape the face of Cheshire East for the next few years.

Separate briefing events, to remind candidates of the nomination procedures and other important election matters, will also be held for town and parish council clerks and potential candidates for town and parish elections.

Due to the limited number of places available at each of the sessions, interested should reserve a place as soon as possible. Entrance will be limited to those who have booked a place.

Briefing sessions will take place on the following dates in the following locations:

• 18 February: Main Hall, Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich CW5 5NH. Borough council: 5.30pm start. Town/parish council: 7pm start;
• 20 February: Council Chamber, Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ. Borough: 5.30pm start. Town/parish: 7pm start;
• 22 February: Capesthorne Room, Macclesfield Town Hall, Market Place,Macclesfield SK10 1EA. Borough: 11.30am start. Town/parish council: 1pm start;
• 25 February: Bridestone Suite, Congleton Town Hall, High Street, Congleton CW12 1BN. Borough: 5.30pm start. Town/parish: 7pm start;
• 28 February: Committee Suites, Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach CW11 1HZ. Borough: 5.30pm start. Town/parish: 7pm start;
• 1 March: Capesthorne Room, Macclesfield Town Hall, Market Place,Macclesfield SK10 1EA. Borough: 5.30pm start. Town/parish: 7pm start;
• 4 March: Council Chamber, Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ. Borough: 5.30pm start. Town/parish: 7pm start;
• 6 March: Committee Suites, Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach CW11 1HZ. Borough: 5.30pm start. Town/parish: 7pm start.

Returning officer Kath O’Dwyer said: “These election briefing sessions are really useful for potential candidates, agents and the clerks of our town and parish councils. I would encourage interested parties to book a place now, as the advice and insight on offer into the elections process is invaluable.”

To reserve your place now, ring the council’s elections team on 01270 685922 or email: electoral.information@cheshireeast.gov.uk