Your Community Council will be undertaking a Full Election in October 2025 as per 3.16 of the Scheme of establishment for Community Councils in Glasgow.
Who is eligible to stand?
Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join Calton 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 are currently 10 vacancies being advertised for Calton Community Council.
3. Closing Date
Valid nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council (see below)by:
Thursday 25th September 2025.
4. Filling Vacancies
- Uncontested Election Meeting:
Should 10 or fewer valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council, the candidates will be elected unopposed on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 7pm in Calton Heritage & Learning Centre, 423 London Rd, Glasgow G40 1AG
- 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