Councillors can represent a political party or stand independently. In Blackpool, the current political make-up of the Council is:
- Labour – 27 councillors
- Conservative – 14 councillors
- Liberal Democrat - 1 councillor
Further information including links to political party websites and guidance on registering political parties can be obtained from the Electoral Commission (a national independent body). Click here to link to their website.
For information on becoming a local councillor please refer to the publication below. |