The Returning Officer has made arrangements to hold a poll to re-establish the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem & District Community Council area. This is following a petition raised from 21 registered electors in this community council area.
10 Community Councillors are due to be elected.
Timetable of events
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 14 February 2025 |
| Submission of nomination papers to the Returning Officer | From Monday 17 February 2025 onwards |
| Deadline for the submission of nomination papers to the Returning Officer | 4pm on Thursday 27 February 2025 |
| Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated | Tuesday 4 March 2025 |
| Deadline for the withdrawal of nominations | 4pm on Friday 7 March 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll, if required | Not later than Friday 21 March 2025 |
| Day of Poll | Thursday 27 March 2025 |
How can I apply to be a Community Councillor?
Those wishing to stand as a candidate must be:
- Aged 16 years and over.
- A resident within the boundary of the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem & District Council area.
- Named on the Electoral Register for the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem & District Community Council area as at 1 February 2024.
If you are interested in standing as a candidate, the online nomination form can be completed using this link:
Nomination Paper to stand as a Community Council candidate
You should read this document before completing your nomination paper:
Guidance for Community Council candidates
Alternatively, you can get a paper nomination paper from the Electoral Services team by emailing ccelections@fife.gov.uk.
Completed nomination papers must be received by the Returning Officer by no later than 4pm on Thursday 27 February 2025.
Anyone wishing to withdraw their candidacy must complete the withdrawal form below and submit it to the Returning Officer by no later than 4pm on Friday 7 March 2025.
Notice of Withdrawal for Community Council candidates
Close of Nominations
Following the close of nominations, the Statement of Persons nominated the community council will be published here.
A postal ballot will be held if the number of nominations exceeds the maximum membership.
More details regarding the issue of postal ballots will be available after the close of the withdrawal period.
Questions and Advice
If you require any further information on the election process, please contact the Electoral Services team by emailing ccelections@fife.gov.uk.
If you require any further information about community councils, please email community.councils@fife.gov.uk.
