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2025 Be a Councillor partner events programme
Time: 12.30pm - 13.30pm
Are you a campaigner, activist or someone who is passionate about making an impact in your local community? Have you ever thought about putting yourself forward to be a local councillor?
Are you a local council officer or current local councillor who is keen to encourage more people to put themselves forward for election in your local area?
Join us for the launch of the 2025 Be a Councillor national campaign to find out more about our aims and the support that is available for aspiring councillors from our national campaign partners the Disability Policy Centre, Elect Her, 50:50 Parliament, the Migrant Democracy Project, Operation Black Vote and the Politics Project.
This virtual event is funded by Government.
This is a virtual event run on the Zoom platform.
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
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.
The Disability Policy Centre are running, an in person, 'Be a Councillor Event', to find out about the role of a local councillor, and how you can put yourself forward to be elected to serve your community.
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
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.
Operation Black Vote are running an evening event about what it is like to 'Be a Councillor', come join to find out about the role of a local councillor, and how you can put yourself forward to be elected to serve your community. You’ll be joined by current and former councillors - who understand, and have experience of what it is like to stand, win and be in office!
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
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.
Join 50:50 Parliament - a charity that encourages women to progress in politics - for our online workshop where we will give you all the information you need to start your journey to becoming a Councillor, including information about how to put yourself forward, how selections work, how to campaign and useful resources for new candidates.
You will have a chance to speak with an elected councillor and connect with a network of peers.
Time: 10:00am - 7:30pm
We love speaking directly to you, the women in our community!
It really helps us to understand how we can best support you on your journey to elected office, what you need and how the work of Elect Her can adapt in response to your needs.
We want to offer the opportunity to women in our community to book in specific 1:1 time with us, to talk, ask questions and catch up with the Elect Her Team. We are putting aside times each month to have a chat and a blether.
We want to give you the personal space and time you need, to ask us anything about your journey to elected office so we can signpost you directly to resources and opportunities that we and our partners have in place. Do you have questions you’d like to ask about how to get started, what support the political parties have in place, questions about funding or just a general catch up about where you are and where you’d like to be? These 1:1 appointments are the perfect place to ask! If we can help we will, and if not we can refer you to other organisations! There is a whole host of support out there and sometimes you just need a nudge to access it.
We are available for 20 minute slots throughout Tuesday 25th March.
If you find all the slots are fully booked, don’t worry - we run these sessions in the last week of every month.
Please only book an appointment if you know you are able to attend. We have limited spaces and often they book out very quickly. If you book an appointment but something else comes up, just email us to let us know so we can offer it to other women in our community.
Time: 06:30 - 8:00pm
Are you interested in making a difference in your local community?
Join our Be a Councillor online Workshop to learn all about what it takes to become a local councillor. This interactive workshop will cover everything from the responsibilities of a councillor, to the skills needed to succeed in local government.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore how to get involved and make a positive impact in your community!
This event is hosted by the Disability Policy Centre, as part of the Local Government Association's 'Be a Councillor' campaign.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Join us for this inspiring event hosted by Operation Black Vote. This session is dedicated to empowering people of colour to step into leadership roles in local government. Learn from experienced councillors, discover the election process, and gain insights into campaigning and governance.
Time: 15:30 - 7:00pm
Are you passionate about your local community, migrant rights, and political representation? Join the Migrant Democracy Project and first-generation migrant councillors to explore candidate eligibility, the election process, and how to run a successful campaign.
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
Could you see yourself in local government? Meet sitting councillors from across the political spectrum to learn about their experiences, the importance of youth representation in politics, and how to take the first steps toward becoming a councillor.
Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Interested in running for local council elections as a first-generation migrant in the UK? This session, led by the Migrant Democracy Project, will cover candidate eligibility, election registration, campaigning, and insights from experienced migrant councillors.
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Join 50:50 Parliament, a charity dedicated to increasing women's political representation, for an empowering workshop. Learn about standing for election, the selection process, campaigning, and available resources. Speak with elected councillors and connect with a supportive network.
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
Could you see yourself in local government? Meet sitting councillors from across the political spectrum to learn about their experiences, the importance of youth representation in politics, and how to take the first steps toward becoming a councillor.
Past events
2023/24 Be a Councillor partner events programme
We worked with expert partners the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), Elect Her, 50:50 Parliament, Shout Out UK and the Disability Policy Centre to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to #BeACouncillor and #MakeADifference.
Time: 12pm-1.15pm
Do you want to give something back to your community? To empower your place in uncertain times? To use the momentum from the recent General Election to renew your local area?
This NALC Make A Change and LGA Be A Councillor event aims to promote the idea of standing for election as a local (parish, town and community) and principal authority (district, county, borough or unitary) councillor at the May 2025 local council elections. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences, who reflect the communities they serve, to put themselves forward for election. Join us to hear from experts in the field who have become brilliant local councillors at various local government levels, from all quarters.
Whether you live in a parished or un-parished area, this unique free event will provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the work and role of local councillors in your community and answer your questions about standing for election as a local councillor in May 2025.
A diverse panel of experts will share their insights, experience, and advice. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with representatives from areas which held local council elections in May 2024 and elsewhere, to find out how you can change your place for good.
Time: 5pm-7pm
Are you a campaigner, activist or someone who is passionate about making an impact in your local community?
Have you ever thought about putting yourself forward to be a local councillor?
Join our cross-party panel to learn more about the experiences of disabled councillors and candidates, and those who have been on the journey before. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and create your own plans for the future.
Location: Bevan Hall, Local Government House, 18 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ
Get your tickets to the in-person Be a Councillor event on eventbrite
Time: They are available for 20 minute slots on Monday 27 November 2023 between 10am - 8:30pm.
This year, Elect Her want to offer the opportunity to women in our community to book in specific 1:1 time, to talk, ask questions and catch up with the Elect Her Team. They are putting aside a day each month to have a chat and a blether.
Time: 7.30pm-9pm
Make contact with inspirational women in local politics to discover if becoming a councillor is right for you and how to get there, whilst building a supportive community in the process.
The Disability Policy Centre has arranged online drop-in sessions to find out more about becoming a councillor. For more information please email: [email protected]
Time: 6.30pm-8pm
Find out how selections work, how to campaign and get useful resources for new candidates. During breakout sessions you will have a chance to chat with an elected councillor and connect with a network of peers.
Time: 12:30pm-3pm
Shout UK are hosting an online hackathon workshop to educate and encourage young people to get involved in local democracy. Connect with likeminded people to understand and address the barriers that young people face to becoming a councillor.
More information will be available soon on the Shout Out UK website.
Book your place on Eventbrite
Time: 12.30pm-2pm
Another chance to find out how selections work, how to campaign and get useful resources for new candidates. During breakout sessions you will have a chance to chat with an elected councillor and connect with a network of peers.
Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm
Make contact with inspirational women in local politics to discover if becoming a councillor is right for you and how to get there, whilst building a supportive community in the process.
Time: drop-in sessions from 10am-8.30pm
Another opportunity to book in specific 1:1 time, to talk, ask questions and catch up with the Elect Her Team. They are putting aside a day each month to have a chat and a blether.
More information will be available on the Elect Her website soon.
Time: 12pm-3pm
Shout UK are hosting an online hackathon workshop to educate and encourage young people to get involved in local democracy. Connect with likeminded people to understand and address the barriers that young people face to becoming a councillor.
More information will be available soon on the Shout Out UK website.
Learn from disabled councillors and previous candidates about their experiences of putting themselves forward for election, and be inspired to do the same.
More information will be available on the Disability Policy Centre website soon.
Time: 6pm-7.30pm
This workshop is open to everyone but will focus on the specific challenges and opportunities for women from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Join one of 50:50 Parliament's interactive online workshops where they will give you all the information you need to start your journey, including information about how to put yourself forward, how selections work, how to campaign and useful resources for new candidates. During break out sessions you will have a chance to speak with an elected councillor and connect with a network of peers.
Time: 12pm-3pm
Shout UK are hosting in Liverpool, an in person hackathon workshop to educate and encourage young people to get involved in local democracy. Connect with likeminded people to understand and address the barriers that young people face to becoming a councillor.
More information will be available soon on the Shout Out UK website.
Time: drop-in sessions from 10am-8.30pm
Another opportunity to book in specific 1:1 time, to talk, ask questions and catch up with the Elect Her Team. They are putting aside a day each month to have a chat and a blether.
More information will be available on the Elect Her website soon.
Time: 7.30pm-9pm
Make contact with inspirational women in local politics to discover if becoming a councillor is right for you and how to get there, whilst building a supportive community in the process.
All women are welcome to register for these sessions. Non-binary people whose experiences or identities intersect with women’s and therefore feel they would benefit from accessing a women-centred space are welcome to join us.
Time: drop-in sessions from 10am-8.30pm
Another opportunity to book in specific 1:1 time, to talk, ask questions and catch up with the Elect Her Team. They are putting aside a day each month to have a chat and a blether.
More information will be available on the Elect Her website soon.
Time: 20 March 2024 09:30 – 16:30, 21 March 09:30 – 16:00 - NEC Birmingham
The LGA will be hosting a Be a Councillor stand in the Business Without Barriers area at this year’s Naidex conference.
Free tickets and more information can be found on the Naidex website.
Time: 8pm-9pm
This online session will provide women from minority ethnic backgrounds with a safe space in which to share experiences and explore how to overcome barriers they might face. This session will focus on putting yourself forward for election as a local councillor and is open to anyone who is interested in becoming, or is already, a candidate for a local authority election.
This event page will be updated with booking links periodically, please do check back to keep up to date. If you have any questions about the events listed above, please email [email protected]
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