Are you interested in becoming a Town Councillor?
Becoming a Town Councillor & Voting Information
Are you passionate about where you live and about your local services and facilities? If so, could you make a positive difference to the quality of life enjoyed in Braunstone Town and Thorpe Astley by serving your community as a Town Councillor.
Click here for more information about the current Braunstone Town Councillors and the Role of a Town Councillor.
Elections to Braunstone Town Council are being held on Thursday 4th May 2023.
Information packs are available about the role of Braunstone Town Council, its responsibilities and services, and the role of a Town Councillor. These are available at Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway, LE3 2PP. Alternatively the information can be downloaded from the list below.
Candidates Information pack/information
- Covering letter from the Town Mayor and Chief Executive & Town Clerk (PDF)
- Candidates Information Pack Document (PDF)
- Councillor Code of Conduct (PDF)
- Equality & Diversity Policy & Procedure (PDF)
- Training & Development Policy & Procedure (PDF)
A prospective candidates session was held in February at which a presentation was given about the role of Braunstone Town Council, its responsibilities and services, the role of a Town Councillor and an overview of the elections process. A copy of the presentation can be downloaded here:
- Part 1 - Overview of the Town Council, its services and responsibilities and current projects and initiatives (opens in a new window).
- Part 2 - the role of a Town Councillor and overview of the elections process (opens in a new window).
Useful Links
- Blaby District Council's Elections Pages (opens in a new window)
- Electoral Commission (opens in a new window)
- Make A Change - Become a Councillor, National Association of Local Councils (opens in a new window)
- Current Braunstone Town Councillors and the Role of a Town Councillor
Elections Timetable
Contact Electoral Services at Blaby District Council on 0116 272 7560 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., for a Nomination Pack.
- Publication of Notice of Election – 22nd March
- Nomination period - 22nd March – 4pm 4th April
- Withdrawal of Candidate – 4pm 4th April
- Appointment of election agents – 4pm 4th April
- Persons Nominated Published – 4pm 5th April
- Polling day – Thursday 4th May
- Election count – Friday 5th May
- Return of Election Expenses – 1st June
More information is available on Blaby District Council's Elections Pages (opens in a new window).
After the Elections
If you choose to stand for election and you are elected; please note the following important dates:
- Polling day – Thursday 4th May
- Election count – Friday 5th May
- Become a Town Councillor – Monday 8th May
- New Councillor Induction – Monday 15th May, 6pm
- Annual Meetings – Thursday 18th May, 7.30pm
- Return of Election Expenses – Thursday 1st June
- Return of Interests Declaration – Friday 2nd June
You will be a Town Councillor until 9th May 2027.
If you require further information please contact the Office of the Town Clerk on 0116 289 9270 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
May 2023 Voting Information
The District and Parish elections will be held on Thursday 04 May 2023. There will be Elections held for all 36 district council seats and 24 parish councils.
May 2023 will be the first elections in which you must show an accepted form of photographic ID at the polling station in order to vote. For further information please head over to the Blaby District Website here: Elections May 2023
