20 Community Councillors are to be elected for the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council on 14 March 2024.
Timetable
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 2 February 2024 |
Submission of nomination papers to the Returning Officer | From Monday 5 February 2024 until close of nominations |
Deadline for the submission of nomination papers to the Returning Officer | 4pm on Thursday 15 February 2024 |
Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated/Uncontested Election | Tuesday 20 February 2024 |
Deadline for the withdrawal of nominations | 4pm on Friday 23 February 2024 |
Publication of Notice of Poll, if required | Monday 26 February 2024 |
How can I apply to be a Community Councillor?
Those wishing to stand as a candidate must be:
- Aged 16 years and over.
- A resident within the boundary of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council area.
- Named on the Electoral Register for the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council area as at 1 January 2024.
If you are interested in standing as a candidate, the online nomination form can be completed using this link:
Please read this document before completing your nomination paper:
Alternatively, a paper nomination paper can be obtained from the Electoral Services team, Fife Council, 2nd Floor, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5LT by emailing CCelections@fife.gov.uk.
Completed nomination papers must be received by the Returning Officer by no later than 4pm on Thursday 15 February 2024.
Anyone wishing to withdraw their candidacy must complete the withdrawal form below and submit it to the Returning Officer by no later than 4pm on Friday 23 February 2024.
Close of Nominations
Following the close of nominations, the Statement of Persons nominated for the community council will be published here.
St Andrews Statement of Persons Nominated
A postal ballot will be held where the number of nominations exceeds the maximum membership.
More details regarding the issue of postal ballots will be available after the close of the withdrawal period.
Questions and Advice
If you require any further information on the election process, please contact the Electoral Services team by emailing CCelections@fife.gov.uk.
If you require any further information about community councils, please email community.councils@fife.gov.uk.