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Becoming a councillor

Tandridge District Council has 42 councillors elected from the different areas (wards) of the district to look after the interests of the district as a whole and their local community.

The links below give you information about how to become a councillor and what they do.

What is a councillor?

• What is a councillor?
• What does a councillor do?
• Watch a video about being a councillor (produced by Oxfordshire County Council and funded by IESE (This link will open in a new window))

How do I become a councillor?

• How do I become a councillor?
• Are there any restrictions to becoming a councillor?
• What should I do if I want to stand for election as an independent candidate?

The following links gives you information on different members of the council and the MP for East Surrey.

• Who are my district councillors? (This link will open in a new window)
• Who are my county councillors?
• Who is the Chairman of the Council?
• Who is the Leader of the Council?
• Who is my MP?

More information

Visit Be a councillor (This link will open in a new window) 

For further information please contact Committees on 01883 732974 or e-mail committees@tandridge.gov.uk

Or write to us at:
Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted RH8 0BT

Maps and directions to our offices.

Or get directions by public transport and car with Transport Direct (This link will open in a new window): 

If you have any comments about our services, please fill in our Contact us form.

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