Become a Councillor

If you are passionate about your local community, we need you. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward for election.

If you think you've got what it takes to become a community leader please visit https://www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor and learn more about the role, eligibility and hear stories from other people in all walks of life about the role of a councillor.