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Thinking of standing for election? Find out more about representing Lostwithiel at the Councillor Fair on 18^th January 2025

 Do you want to make a difference and help improve the lives of people in  Lostwithiel ? If so, you might wish to consider standing for election on 1st May 2025. Lostwithiel can elect up to 16 Town Councillors, and one County Councillor  who represents both Lostwithiel and  Lanreath.

A Councillor Fair is being held at New County Hall in Truro on Saturday January 18th to give people more information about the role and what it involves. Anyone interested in standing to be a councillor for Lostwithiel Town Council or Cornwall Council, can book a place for the free event. The fair will include talks from officers at Cornwall Council and serving councillors will be on hand to answer questions.

Prospective candidates will also have the opportunity to speak to staff from Cornwall Council to find out more about the support that is available should they chose to stand for election.

You can see the full itinerary and book a place for the Councillor Fair on the Cornwall Council website.  More information about standing for a Councillor is available on  this website.

Lostwithiel’s retiring County Councillor, Colin Martin, has recently presented a short video about his role as a councillor.