VACANCY – Seaford East Ward

17th August 2020 – view/download the Notice of Vacancy here – SEAFORD EAST WARD Notice of Vacancy 

2nd September 2020 – view/download the Notice of (Postponed) Election here – SEAFORD EAST WARD Postponed Election Notice

29th March 2021 – view/download the Notice of Election here –SEAFORD EAST WARD – Notice of Election

9th April 2021 – view / download the Statement of Persons Nominated here – SEAFORD EAST WARD Statement of Persons Nominated

VACANCY – Seaford Sutton Ward

8th March 2021 – view/download the Notice of Vacancy here – SEAFORD SUTTON WARD Notice of Vacancy

29th March 2021 – view/download the Notice of Election here –SEAFORD SUTTON WARD – Notice of Election

9th April 2021 – view / download the Statement of Persons Nominated here – SEAFORD SUTTON WARD Statement of Persons Nominated

Other Local Elections

Lewes District Council is responsible for managing all local elections within the Lewes District, including Seaford. All relevant details regarding elections can be found on the District Council website.

This includes details of the other elections also being held on 6th May 2021, as follows:

  • two District Councillor by-elections, for Seaford East and West District wards
  • East Sussex County Councillor elections, for Seaford North and South County wards
  • Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner elections
Councillor Duties

To download a full list of the current Councillors, their contact details, memberships to Committees and the Seaford Ward Map click here

What is a Town Councillor?
Councillors are the champions of the community and give residents a voice on the decisions Seaford Town Council makes. Becoming a Town Councillor will allow you to make a real difference in the Seaford community by:

  • engaging with residents, local groups and businesses to find out their needs;
  • making decisions on which services and projects Seaford Town Council should take forward; and
  • getting involved locally to ensure the services are meeting your community’s needs.

How long does it take?
A recent national Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. This often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking on behalf of the council to outside bodies.

Can I stand?
There are only a few eligibility criteria to stand for election. You must:

  • Be a UK or Commonwealth citizen; or be a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; or be a citizen of another Member State of the European Union;
  • Be at least 18 years old;
  • Be an elector of the local council; or in the past 12 months occupied land or other premises in the area the local council serves (as owner or tenant); or work in the area local council serves (as your principal or only place of work); or live within three miles of the local council boundary.

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE – The Good Councillors Guide also visit the National Association of Local Councils website for plenty of guidance about becoming a town councillor and what to expect.

More information about Seaford Town Council can be found here