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 6 vacancies being advertised for Kelvindale Community Council.

3. Closing Date

Valid nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council (see below) by Friday 2nd August 2019.

4. Filling Vacancies

Uncontested Election Meeting:

Should 6 or fewer valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council by Friday 2nd August 2019, the candidates will be elected unopposed on Thursday 15th August 2019 at 7:30pm in Kelvindale Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club, 91A Baronald Drive, Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0HP.

Contested Election – Secret Ballot:

Should more than 6 valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council by Friday 2nd August 2019, a secret ballot will take place in Kelvindale Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club, 91A Baronald Drive, Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0HP on Thursday 15th August 2019.

Qualifying residents* will be entitled to cast up to 6 votes during the ballot opening hours 5.30pm – 8.30pm. A list of candidates will be publicly advertised before the secret ballot. The results of the secret ballot will be confirmed at the next scheduled meeting of the community council.

*To vote at a Community Council election, residents’ names and addresses must appear on the Electoral Register or be confirmed using the alternative measures (see Qualification above).

Steven Dowling – Community Council Officer
Community Empowerment Services
Glasgow City Council
City Chambers
82 George Square
Glasgow G2 1DU

Tel. 0141 287 4111
E: steven.dowling@glasgow.gov.uk