If you live in the National Park, and are over the age of 16, you can vote in this election and choose the local Board member in your area.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is a place where people live and work. Our long-term goal is to make the National Park ‘nature positive and carbon negative’.
To us, that means creating a place where you and your neighbours can:
Our communities are already feeling the effects of the climate emergency and nature crisis. At the same time, we face pressing rural challenges like access to affordable housing and joined-up public transport. The people you elect to our Board will set the big priorities and make important decisions to tackle these exact issues. This is why your vote is more important than ever.
There are five wards in which people can vote for their local candidates. One Board member will be elected for each ward within:
Your elected representative will:
Step 1 – Ensure you’re registered
From 15th May until 4th June, you can register to vote (if you aren’t already).
You can check you are registered to vote by contacting your local Electoral Registration Office. Details can be found via the Electoral Registration Office.
Step 2 – Check your letterbox
Look out for your ballot paper and details of who is standing for election to the National Park in your area. These will arrive by post on or around 15th June.
Step 3 – Get ready to vote
Cast your vote by returning your completed ballot paper using the postage paid envelope you’ll be sent. Make sure you do this in time to have your vote counted. All postal ballots must be received by no later than 4pm on 9th July 2026.