When are elections held?

Ordinary Elections happen every four years on a date chosen by Fife Council.

The vote is a secret ballot (your vote is private). These ordinary elections take place in line with Scottish Local Government Election rules, with any necessary simplifications made by the Returning Officer as outlined in the Community Council Election Rules.

How long is the term?

Elected community council members stay on the council until 23:59.59 the day before the next scheduled election.

If an elected community council member wants to stay on the council for another term, they cannot simply carry on. They must stand for re-election by filling out an official nomination form during the application period.

What if a community council isn't established?

To start the process of establishing a community council, Fife Council needs to receive a petition (a formal request) signed by at least 20 local people who are on the Electoral Register.

Information on how to do this can be found in Establishing a Community Council.

Finding out more

You can find the full details and rules for setting up a council in Appendix 7 of the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils in Fife.

Current elections

There are currently no active Community Council elections.