Call for Nominations as a Community Councillor
Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join Merchant City and Trongate Community Council
1. Qualification
Anyone over 16 years of age who resides within the Community Council boundary area can stand for election. All that is required is that the candidate, proposer and seconders’ names appear on the Electoral Register. (Alternative measures for identification and residency status of candidates may be undertaken in certain circumstances).
2. Vacancies
There is currently 1 vacancy being advertised for Merchant and Trongate Community Council.
3. Closing Date
Valid nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council (see below) by:
Friday 8th August 2025.
4. Filling Vacancies
- Uncontested Election Meeting:
Should only 1 valid nomination be submitted to Glasgow City Council, the candidate will be elected unopposed on Tuesday 26th August at 18:30 in Glasgow City Chambers, 64 Cochrane Street, G1 1HP.
- Contested Election – Secret Ballot:
Should more valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council by the above closing date than there are vacancies, a secret ballot will take place on a date to be determined. Qualifying residents whose name and address appear on the Electoral Register within the Community Council boundary, will be entitled to vote during the ballot opening hours. Where possible, a list of candidates can be made available before the secret ballot. The results of the secret ballot will be confirmed at the next scheduled meeting of the Community Council.
Nomination Forms can be obtained from the Community Council or also at:
www.glasgow.gov.uk/communitycouncils/elections
Rory O’Sullivan
Communities Team
Glasgow City Council
City Chambers
82 George Square
Glasgow G2 1DU