On 6 May 2027, elections will be held throughout Monmouthshire to elect individuals to represent their communities on the County Council and Town and Community Councils.

There are 46 County Council seats up for election representing 39 wards throughout Monmouthshire

There are also 290 community or town councillor seats up for election covering the 30 Community/Town Councils in Monmouthshire.

Can I be a Councillor?

Almost anyone can become a Councillor. The key to becoming a councillor is having an interest in the community you live and an enthusiasm and commitment to learn about the issues that impact on local people.

You do not need any specific qualifications or experience to be a Councillor. Depending on the area you are seeking election to, there is certain criteria that needs to be met to ensure you are eligible to stand for election that mostly relate to where you live. There are also some instances where certain individuals are disqualified from standing for election.

How can we help you?

To help you with deciding whether or not the role of a councillor is for you, we will be holding a briefing session for prospective candidates to help them understand the role of the councillor and whether it is right for you.

The session will aim to give you insight in to;

• Hear from existing councillors on their experience in the role
• What you can expect from your role as a Councillor
• How the County Council operates and makes it decisions
• How Councillors interact with the Council and its officers
• What a typical day as a councillor may look like
• Support available for you in your role as a councillor
• Experience the Council Chamber ahead of potentially becoming a councillor

The session will be held on the 9th December 2026. You can either join in person at County Hall, Usk or join remotely online. You can register for the session on the following link: https://www.letstalkmonmouthshire.co.uk/becoming-a-county-councillor

A recording of the session will be made available here for those unable to attend.

Ready to stand for election?

If you decide that being a Councillor is for you, we will be holding a briefing session in late January 2027. This session will take you through the steps needed in order to stand for election.

It will cover;

• The Election Timetable
• The nomination period and process
• Qualifications and Disqualifications from being a Councillor
• How to campaign – the do’s and dont’s
• The count and election results
• Post Election Induction

If you registered for the be a councillor session you will automatically be sent information on how to join this session. If not, information will be available here closer to the time.