Thinking of standing as a councillor? Council launches information campaign
Shetland votes for its next councillors in May 2027. Shetland Islands Council has launched its 'Who stands for the Council? It's people like you' campaign to encourage people from all walks of life to consider standing. A new handbook explains what councillors do, who can stand, the support available to elected members and how to become a candidate, and there will be video interviews with current councillors. Drop-in information events are planned for later this year and in early 2027. Find the campaign resources and handbook at shetland.gov.uk/stand. Summary written by OneShetland from Shetland Islands Council's announcement of 14 October 2026.
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