Interim Elections, October 2026
Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join Merchant City & Trongate Community Council
- 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).
- Vacancies
There are currently 4 vacancies being advertised for Merchant City and Trongate Community Council.
- Closing Date
Valid nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council (see below) by:
MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2026.
- Filling Vacancies
- Uncontested Election Meeting:
Should 4 or fewer valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council, the candidates will be elected unopposed on TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2026 at 18:00 in Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, G2 1DU.
- 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
0141 287 0060
communitycouncils@glasgow.gov.uk
Community Council Elections 2023
Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join Merchant City & 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.
For those whose names do not appear on the Electoral Register, an alternative means of doing this is available by contacting the named officer below.
2. Vacancies
There are 11 vacancies being advertised for Merchant City & Trongate Community Council.
3. Closing Date
Completed nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council (see below) by Friday, 8th September 2023.
4. Filling Vacancies
- Uncontested Election Meeting:
Should 11 or less nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council, the valid candidates will be elected unopposed on Tuesday, 31st October 2023 at 6:30pm in Committee Room, Glasgow City Chambers 64 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, G2 1DU.
- Contested Election – Secret Ballot:
Should more than 11 valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council by Friday, 8th September 2023, a secret ballot will take place on a date to be confirmed in Committee Room, Glasgow City Chambers 64 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, G2 1DU.
Qualifying residents* will be entitled to cast up to 11 votes during the ballot opening hours 5.30pm – 8.30pm. A list of candidates will be publicly advertised before the secret ballot. The results of the secret ballot will be confirmed at the next scheduled meeting of the community council.
To vote at a Community Council election, residents’ names and addresses must appear on the Electoral Register or be confirmed using the alternative measures (see clause 1. Qualification above).
Nomination forms can be requested from the Returning Officer (below) or by clicking here (Nomination form download).
Mary McPhail (Independent Returning Officer)
Community Empowerment Services
Glasgow City Council
City Chambers
82 George Square
Glasgow G2 1DU
Tel. 0141 287 0060