Co-option – Could You Champion Your Local Community?

UPDATE: 15/01/26.  The deadline for applications and the meeting date for co-option has been changed.  Applications should now be submitted by 5pm on Friday 20 February.  These will then be considered at the Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 24 February.

Following the recent notice of vacancy for Pakefield Ward, and an election not being called, Lowestoft Town Council will be co-opting to this vacancy at a meeting of the Full Council on Tuesday 27th January 2026.

By being a Councillor you will help bring local issues to the attention of the council, and make decisions on behalf of the people of the town.  You will also be helping Lowestoft Town Council meet the objectives set out in our Business Plan.

To be considered for co-option, potential candidates should to complete our application form which includes:

☑️ confirmation of your eligibility

☑️ confirmation that you do not meet any of the disqualification criteria

☑️ your reasons for wishing to be a Councillor

☑️ any previous community and/or Council work

☑️ other skills and experience that may be relevant

Please download and complete our application form.  This should be emailed to admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk by Tuesday 20th January 2026.

You can find out more about the co-option process by reading our Co-option Policy.

For more details on what being a local councillor is about, head to our Become A Councillor page.