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Clackmannanshire Council Elections

There are now 5 Wards in Clackmannanshire:

Ward 1 - Clackmannanshire West (Cambus, Tullibody & Menstrie)
Ward 2 - Clackmannanshire North (Alva and Tillicoultry)
Ward 3 - Clackmannanshire Central (The Whins and Gaberston areas of Alloa, Sauchie, Fishcross and Devon Village)
Ward 4 - Clackmannanshire South (Alloa)
Ward 5 - Clackmannanshire East (Clackmannan, Dollar and Muckhart)

Ward maps are available to view or download through the Local Boundary Commission's website.

Information on Polling districts and polling place maps is also available to view.

The last Local Government and Scottish Parliamentary Elections were held on Thursday, 3 May 2007.

On the 3rd May 2007, the method of voting in the Local Government Elections changed to a form of proportional representation known as Single Transferable Vote (STV). With the introduction of STV, larger multi-member wards have been created which will be served by several Councillors, each Ward electing either 3 or 4 Councillors for a term of 4 years respectively.

The most recent regular election for Councillors was held on 3rd May 2007

During 2004, there were three by-elections: on 19th August there were two (Ward 1 - Menstrie, and Ward 4- Tillicoultry West) and then on Thursday 2nd December there was a further by-election in Ward 8 (Clackmannan).

Although there are some exceptions, anyone who meets the following criteria may stand for election:

• over 18; and
• listed on Clackmannanshire Electoral Roll, or has an established place of business in Clackmannanhire; or has
• lived in the area for at for the required time.

Results from the Clackmannanshire Council Elections and all other elections can be viewed by visiting the Election Results area of this site.

Updated: Jun 19 2008 11:37 | Top © Copyright 2000-2008 Clackmannanshire Council. All rights reserved.