What parish and town councils and councillors do
Discover what parish and town councils do, the services they provide, the decisions they make and the responsibilities of local councillors in their communities.
Becoming a councillor
Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help make a long-lasting change? Do you have innovative ideas for the council? Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it? If this is you, then we need you. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect their community to put themselves forward for election. Make a change and become a councillor.
Here, you will find everything you need to know. We explain what parish and town councils and councillors do, how you can become a councillor, what the role is and what to expect, and a range of resources to help recruit the next community champions.
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How to become a parish or town councillor
Find out how to become a parish or town councillor, including eligibility requirements, nomination steps, and the election processes.
Recruitment resources
We offer premier resources tailored to support parish and town councils to raise awareness and recruit candidates for local elections.
Councillor stories
Hear stories from current and past councillors about why they became councillors, their role at the council, and their achievements.
The Unusual Suspects (ft. Jackie Weaver)
The viral sensation, Jackie Weaver, stars in our new video as part of our Make A Change campaign to get more people from all backgrounds and experiences involved in their parish and town councils.
