Find out more about becoming an East Suffolk councillor. Click here for the info poster. 

Local people who want to find out more about becoming a District Councillor for the new East Suffolk
Council are invited to attend one of two information days being held next month.

On 1 April, East Suffolk Council will be formed – a new ‘super district’ authority, serving the residents,
businesses and communities of both Suffolk Coastal and Waveney. The new district will be served by 55
councillors, each representing a ‘ward’, with 29 separate wards in total.

Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils are hosting two special information events in February open
to anyone interested in becoming an East Suffolk councillor, regardless of experience. Those interested are
invited to book a 30 minute appointment with council officers where they will have the opportunity to ask
any questions they have about what the role of a councillor involves and how to stand for election.

The information days take place on:
 Thursday 21 February – Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ
 Friday 22 February – East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1RT

Stephen Baker, Chief Executive for Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils said: “We have a very
busy time ahead of us in East Suffolk! Our new councillors will have a keen interest in representing and
leading their community, and will bring energy and commitment to the new council.

Formal qualifications
or previous council experience are not required and we would encourage anyone meeting the eligibility
criteria who is keen to represent their community to consider standing for election; anyone elected for the
first time will be given all the training and support they need, for as long as they need it.

“The information days are a perfect opportunity to ask questions and find out more about what being an
East Suffolk councillor will involve and we would encourage anyone interested to book an appointment at
their nearest event.”

Thirty minute informal appointments are available between 9am and 4.30pm on both days. To book your
preferred location and time, please go to eastsuffolk.gov.uk/beacouncillor