Resources

• Improving access to local government elected office for disabled people (LGA): Our latest Be a Councillor guide aims to increase the representation of disabled people in local government. The guide breaks down what it means to be a councillor, and the support available.
• The 21st Century Councillor (University of Birmingham): This report looks at the range of roles that councillors are required to perform in the 21st century, and the competencies and skills that councillors need to undertake them.
• Be a Councillor worksheets and resources: Try some of our exercises and worksheets to see how you would handle some real situations as a councillor.

• New Councillor Hub (LGA): The LGA provides support for every step of the councillor journey. Refine your leadership skills with councillor e-learning modules and workbooks, expand your knowledge and networks at councillor events, and subscribe to e-bulletins on the policy areas that most interest you. 
• Highlighting Political Leadership (LGA): The LGA’s political leadership development programmes support and develop councillors to help ensure that our local politicians are confident and capable.  
• Handling Intimidation (LGA): Becoming and serving as a councillor is a huge privilege and a responsibility, but it also means councillors are very visible and easily accessible. The LGA offers practical steps that you and your council can undertake to protect yourself as a person in a public position. 

Most councils undertake activity to increase democratic engagement, promote the role of a councillor and encourage people to stand for election.   

The Be a Councillor team provides bespoke support, guidance, and resources for councils to use in their local campaigns. This includes templates, event materials, marketing assets, press releases, images and videos. 

To find out more, please contact [email protected].