WHAT MATTERS TO YOU IN TROSTON?
Is it the state of the local park, the need for more activities for young people, improving services for older people, making the roads safer or ensuring that local businesses can thrive?
Whatever needs changing in your neighbourhood, you could be just the person to change it by becoming a local councillor. No other role gives you a chance to make such a huge difference to quality of life for people in your local area.
COULD YOU BE A COUNCILLOR?
The easy answer is, “almost definitely”. As long as you are:
- British or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union
- At least 18 years old
- Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election
Each councillor has their own reasons for running. Being an effective councillor requires both commitment and hard work. Councillors have to balance the needs and interests of residents, the political party they represent (if any) and the council.
The councillor’s role centres around community leadership and engagement, responsibilities include:
- representing the ward for which they are elected
- decision-making - developing and reviewing council policy
- scrutinising decisions taken by the councillors on the executive or cabinet
- regulatory, quasi-judicial and statutory duties
To find out more, download our step-by-step guide and take our e-Learning module to help you decide if being a councillor is for you
Click here for more information or contact Councillor Graeme Norris for a chat on 01359 268082 or the Clerk, Vicki gay on 01379 898733