Election Poster 2025 (PDF, 61 KB)(opens new window)
The Council has just started its 4-yearly process to elect around 300 community councillors to serve on all 40 community councils across West Lothian for the period to September/October 2029.
Community councils were set up to ascertain, co-ordinate and express the views of the communities they represent in relation to matters for which public authorities are responsible, and to take such action in the interests of their communities as appear to be expedient and practical. They act as a voice for their local areas and provide an important link between their communities, the council and other public bodies. They each have a place on the council's 9 Local Area Committees.
If you are interested in what is happening in your local community, why not become a community councillor and get involved in the issues that matter to your local area? Community councils are consulted on a wide range of issues, including housing, roads, education, health, etc. They are statutory consultees on planning and must be kept informed about liquor licensing matters.
Community councils are non-political and anyone can stand for election regardless of background, gender or religion. The only criteria to becoming a community councillor is that you are aged 16 or over and your name and address, as well as those who propose and second your nomination, appear in the electoral register for the community council area.
Young people between the ages of 14-16 can also get involved as every community council is allowed to have four youth members. Youth members have full voting rights and can also hold certain office-bearer positions. A separate nomination form for youth members is also available on the council's website.
Nomination forms (which can be found below) must be returned by 5pm on Thursday 4 September 2025.
In any area where more nominations are received than there are places available, an election may be necessary. The date of Election will be Thursday 16 October 2025.
