The second Older People's Council (OPC) election will take place in June this year.

Nine older people will be elected to the OPC to serve a four-year term of office. Nine "substitute" members will also be elected to take the place of any OPC member unable to complete their term of office.

During the past four years, the present OPC has established itself as a powerful voice for older people on a local, national and international level.

Its members are well informed and contribute to policies affecting all areas of older people's lives.

To be on the OPC electoral register, you must be on the main election register, resident in the city of Brighton and Hove and more than 60 years of age.

To check if you are on the OPC register, call the Brighton and Hove City Council electoral services office on 01273 291999.

To place your name on the register, write to: Electoral Services, Brighton and Hove City Council, Freepost BR2003, Brighton BN1 1ZW.

Please sign and date your letter and state your full name, address and date of birth.

For more information about becoming a candidate in the election, please register for an information pack by calling 01273 296427 and leaving your name and address, or emailing olderpeoples council@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

  • Joan Moorhouse, chair, Brighton and Hove Older People's Council, King's House, Grand Avenue, Hove