Most citizens of the United Kingdom, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18
or over can stand for public office. There are some exceptions and these include members
of the armed forces, civil servants and people found guilty of certain criminal offences.
Members of the House of Lords may not stand for election to the House of Commons but
are elegible for all other public offices.

To become a local councillor, a candidate must have a local connection with the area
through work, being on the electoral register, or through renting or owning land or
property.

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