Interim Election April 2026

Are you interested in working to improve Thornwood? You will see from this website the kinds of things we are doing. The Community Council currently has three vacancies. 

Qualification

Anyone over 16 years of age who resides within the Community Council boundary area can stand for election. All that is required is that the candidate, proposer and seconders’ names appear on the Electoral Register. (Alternative measures for identification and residency status of candidates may be undertaken in certain circumstances).

Closing Date for Nominations

Valid nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council by:

Monday, 20th April 2026.

How this works

Uncontested Election Meeting:

Should 3 or fewer valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council, the candidates will be elected unopposed at the scheduled Community Council meeting on Tuesday, 5th May 2026 at 6.30pm in Partick Free Church Hall.

Contested Election – Secret Ballot:

Should more valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council by the above closing date than there are vacancies, a secret ballot will take place on a date to be determined. Qualifying residents whose name and address appear on the Electoral Register within the Community Council boundary, will be entitled to vote during the ballot opening hours. Where possible, a list of candidates can be made available before the secret ballot. The results of the secret ballot will be confirmed at the next scheduled meeting of the Community Council.

How to obtain a nomination form:

Nomination Forms and official copies of the public notice can be downloaded from:

www.glasgow.gov.uk/communitycouncils/elections

Alternatively, contact us and we will supply you with a nomination form.

How to submit a nomination:

Details on how to submit nominations either by email or by post are included on the nomination form.

This interim election is being run by:

Communities Team
Glasgow City Council
City Chambers
82 George Square
Glasgow G2 1DU

0141 287 0060

communitycouncils@glasgow.gov.uk