Interested in standing for council?
It takes all sorts - 2nd edition (PDF, 5.2 Mb)
This booklet, developed by the National Association of Local Councils in conjunction with the Be A Councillor campaign, highlights the experiences of just a few of the many councillors on local councils and serves to show how rewarding representing your community can be. This (second) edition contains six new local councillor case studies. Each councillor gives their reasons for becoming a local councillor in the first place, what motivates them to remain in their community role and what they want to achieve as local councillors in the future.
Power to the People - What are Local Councils (PDF, 1018 Kb)
Parish, town, community, neighbourhood and village councils are often referred to as local councils. They are a type of local authority.
Like other types of local authorities, local councils are involved in delivery of services and facilities for the public.
There are over 9,000 local councils in England. A local council enjoys a wide range of statutory powers related to the provision or support of certain services or facilities which generally benefit the residents who live in its area.
Local councils need active, interested and committed people to become councillors and get involved in their work.
This section briefly explains:
• how local councils fit into the structure of local government
• what a local council is
• examples of local council activities
• different sizes, different priorities
• the role of a local councillor
• how local councils make a difference
"Being a local councillor" (PDF, 945 Kb)
"Being a local councillor" leaflet
"Local Councils - What do they do?" (PDF, 617 Kb)
"Local Councils - What do they do?" leaflet
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Elect Her is a multi-partisan organisation working to motivate, support and equip women in all their diversity to stand for political office in Britain.
NALC Make a Change communications pack
NALC's communications pack will help parish and town councils raise awareness and recruit candidates for local elections.
NALC member log in requiredThe Unusual Suspects (ft Jackie Weaver)
The viral sensation Jackie Weaver stars in NALC's video, part of the Make A Change campaign, to get more people from all backgrounds and experiences involved in their parish and town councils and consider running for election to help make the council more representative of the community.
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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.