{"id":10230,"date":"2024-09-04T13:55:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/?page_id=10230"},"modified":"2025-04-09T10:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T09:53:12","slug":"how-do-i-become-a-councillor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/how-do-i-become-a-councillor\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I become a councillor?\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"steps-block clearfix  in_content\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f64385ef5af\"><div id=\"step-by-step-navigation\" class=\"dcc-step-nav dcc-step-nav--large dcc-step-nav--active\" data-show-text=\"Show\" data-hide-text=\"Hide\" data-show-all-text=\"Show all steps\" data-hide-all-text=\"Hide all steps\" data-show=\"false\">\r\n<div class=\"dcc-step-nav__controls hide-for-print\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--controls js-step-controls-button\" aria-controls=\"\">\r\n<span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron dcc-step-nav__chevron--down js-step-controls-button-icon\"><\/span>\r\n<span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text dcc-step-nav__button-text--all js-step-controls-button-text\">Show all steps<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<\/div><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__steps\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"things-to-consider-before-you-start-1\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"1\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 1<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-things-to-consider-before-you-start-1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Things to consider before you start\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-things-to-consider-before-you-start-1\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><ul>\n<li>Find out about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/who-can-be-a-councillor\/what-is-a-councillor-and-what-do-they-do\/\">the role of a Devon county councillor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/being-a-devon-county-councillor\/what-does-devon-county-council-do\/\">what Devon County Council does.<\/a>\u00a0If you\u2019d like more information, why not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/information-sessions\/\">sign up to one of our information sessions.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Know your deadlines!<\/strong> There are certain timescales that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/the-nomination-process\/\">the nomination process<\/a> must adhere to which are set out in law and cannot be changed.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about your community and what\u2019s important to them. There are more top tips for how you can do this and start building your profile on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.local.gov.uk\/publications\/stand-what-you-believe-be-councillor#next-steps\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Government Association website.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england\" rel=\"noopener\">The Electoral Commission&#8217;s guidance for candidates.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"check-when-the-next-elections-are-2\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"2\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 2<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-check-when-the-next-elections-are-2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Check when the next elections are<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-check-when-the-next-elections-are-2\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>You can check when your next local elections are on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/i-am-a\/voter\/your-election-information\" rel=\"noopener\">The Electoral Commission website.<\/a> Local councils may run on different cycles so it\u2019s always best to check!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip!<\/strong> Don\u2019t be put off because the next election seems a long way off. Starting early can give you time to understand more about the County Council, the role of a councillor and what\u2019s important to your community.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"make-sure-you-are-registered-on-the-electoral-roll-3\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"3\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 3<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-make-sure-you-are-registered-on-the-electoral-roll-3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Make sure you are registered on the electoral roll<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-make-sure-you-are-registered-on-the-electoral-roll-3\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>You can check if you\u2019re registered on the electoral roll and find out more about registering from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/contact-electoral-registration-office\" rel=\"noopener\">local district council\u2019s Electoral Services Team.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"check-youre-eligible-to-stand-4\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"4\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 4<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-check-youre-eligible-to-stand-4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Check you\u2019re eligible to stand <\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-check-youre-eligible-to-stand-4\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>It\u2019s important to check that you\u2019re eligible to be become a Devon county councillor before you apply. Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/who-can-be-a-councillor\/eligibility-qualifications\/\">eligibility criteria and the disqualifications.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"decide-whether-you-want-to-stand-for-a-political-party-or-as-an-independent-candidate-5\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"5\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 5<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-decide-whether-you-want-to-stand-for-a-political-party-or-as-an-independent-candidate-5\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Decide whether you want to stand for a political party or as an Independent candidate<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-decide-whether-you-want-to-stand-for-a-political-party-or-as-an-independent-candidate-5\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>You will need to decide whether you want to stand as a candidate for a political party or as an Independent candidate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/who-can-be-a-councillor\/do-i-need-to-join-a-political-party\/\">You can find out more about this on our website here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong>, if you would like to stand for a political party, your first step should be to contact the Leader of the political group within Devon County Council that you are interested in. They will choose who will represent them in each area. The parties currently represented on the County Council, along with their group Leaders and emails, are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conservative Party<\/strong><br \/>\nDevon County Council Group Leader &#8211; James McInnes<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:james.mcinnes@devon.gov.uk\">james.mcinnes@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Green Party<\/strong><br \/>\nActing Field Organiser \u2013 Steve Lloyd<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:steve.lloyd@greenparty.org.uk\">steve.lloyd@greenparty.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Labour Party<\/strong><br \/>\nDevon County Council Group Leader &#8211; Carol Whitton<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:carol.whitton@devon.gov.uk\">carol.whitton@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Liberal Democrats<\/strong><br \/>\nDevon County Council Group Leader &#8211; Caroline Leaver<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Caroline.Leaver@devon.gov.uk\">Caroline.Leaver@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are selected, the party will offer their own guidance and support for completing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/the-nomination-process\/\">the nomination process.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"appointing-an-election-agent-6\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"6\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 6<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-appointing-an-election-agent-6\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Appointing an election agent<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-appointing-an-election-agent-6\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>An election agent is someone who will be responsible for the proper management of your campaign, including financial management. They\u2019ll also be able to receive important communications from your local Returning Officer at your district council and are allowed at postal vote openings and at polling day. You don\u2019t have to appoint an election agent, and if you choose not to, you will become your own election agent.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s more information about election agents on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england\/what-you-need-know-you-stand-a-candidate\/appointing-your-election-agent-and-other-agents\" rel=\"noopener\">The Electoral Commission website<\/a> including who can be an election agent and how to appoint them.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"candidate-guidance-and-campaigning-7\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"7\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 7<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-candidate-guidance-and-campaigning-7\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Candidate guidance and campaigning\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-candidate-guidance-and-campaigning-7\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>There is no official date that dictates when you can begin campaigning and you do not have to wait until you are officially nominated to tell people that you are running, publish campaign material or ask people to support you and your campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are rules and guidance that candidates and their agents should follow for candidate spending, candidate donations and campaigning. The election spending limits will apply from the day after you officially become a candidate. You can learn more on the Electoral Commission website using the links below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england\/what-you-need-know-you-stand-a-candidate\/who-responsible-candidate-spending-and-donations\" rel=\"noopener\">Who is responsible for candidate spending and donations?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england\/candidate-spending\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance for candidate spending in local government elections in England.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england\/candidate-donations\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance on candidate donations in local government elections in England.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england\/campaigning\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and guidance about campaigning in local government elections in England.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"the-nomination-process-8\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"8\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 8<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-the-nomination-process-8\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">The nomination process<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon dcc-step-nav__chevron--down\"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Show<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel hide\" id=\"step-panel-the-nomination-process-8\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>Once you\u2019ve considered the steps above, you\u2019ll be ready to start the nomination process.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have decided to stand for a political party or as an Independent candidate, you will need to make sure you are officially nominated as the election date approaches. If you are standing for a political party, they will assist you with the nomination process. More detail is provided about standing on behalf of a political party in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electoralcommission.org.uk\/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england\/nominations\/completing-your-nomination-papers\/candidates-standing-behalf-political-parties\" rel=\"noopener\">The Electoral Commission guidance on the nomination process.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Electoral Services Teams at each of the eight district and city councils in Devon administer the County Council elections on our behalf, this includes the nomination process to stand as a candidate. However, we do have a overview of the process for your information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/the-nomination-process\/\">The nomination process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <span class=\"orange text-excerpt\">&gt;<\/span>","protected":false},"author":748,"featured_media":0,"parent":10936,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-10230","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-16 20:00:47","action":"Draft","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/748"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10230"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12345,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10230\/revisions\/12345"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}