The next Town Council election will take place in May 2027

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

Download a Seaford Town Council Fact Sheet: Become a Seaford Town Councillor Fact Sheet

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.

Can I meet the Town Council and find out more?

Recruitment poster from Seaford Town Council encouraging residents to become town councillors. The poster features the Seaford Town Council crest, photographs representing a diverse community, and information about eligibility, including being aged 18 or over and registered to vote or having a local connection. It invites interested residents to attend information sessions to learn about the councillor role, the election process, and how to make a difference in the local community. Contact details and session dates are provided.

How does Seaford Town Council fit into Local Government in our area?

An infographic illustrating how local government responsibilities are shared across three tiers in Seaford. The innermost circle represents Seaford Town Council, described as the closest tier of government to residents and responsible for local services and community voice, including parks and open spaces, Seaford Promenade, Seaford Head Estate, Seaford Head Golf Course, beach huts, community grants, local engagement and representation, community events, and Seaford Cemetery. The middle circle represents Lewes District Council, providing district-wide services such as council tax administration, elections, bin collections and recycling, housing, coastal management at Seaford Beach, planning and development, environmental health, and car parks. The outer circle represents East Sussex County Council, providing county-wide services including adult and children’s social care, highways and road maintenance, public health, transport planning, disabled parking permits, trading standards, community and registration services, waste disposal facilities, education, and libraries. The infographic emphasizes that all three councils work together to support Seaford residents.

Do you have more information on the nomination and election process?
Information on the nomination and electoral process can be found on the electoral commission website.

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE – Good Councillors Guide 2024also 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