BECOMING A COUNCILLOR – ‘WILL YOU STAND FOR IT!’

Local district elections are taking place in May 2019 so this is the ideal time to begin to think about getting involved.

Have you ever thought about standing for election as a Sedgemoor District Council Councillor? With the local district elections taking place in 2019 this is the ideal time to begin to think about getting involved.

Sedgemoor District Council is encouraging anyone who is enthusiastic about their community to come along to the Becoming a Councillor – ‘Will you stand for it!’ evening events which will take place on Wednesday 23 January and Tuesday 12 February 2019.
Both events will take place at Sedgemoor District Council offices located in Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater TA6 3AR, doors open from 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start.

The evening will be focused on the practicalities of being a Councillor at Sedgemoor and the event promises to be an opportunity for members of the public to discover what it is like to be a councillor and represent the community they are part of. To support the event the Council has produced a short guide to becoming a Councillor which is available on the Council’s website. To request a booklet or to book your place at one of these events please email: democratic.services@sedgemoor.gov.uk or call 0300 303 7804

A Guide for prospective councillors is available here.

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Duncan McGinty and Councillor Mick Lerry (Leader of the Opposition) will be speaking at the event together with other staff that support them. There will be opportunities to ask questions and for informal discussions and networking.

The Leader of Council, Cllr Duncan McGinty commented that “Anyone considering standing for election in May 2019 will be made very welcome at the event. Being a Councillor can be a rewarding and worthwhile vocation but it is often underestimated how much work is involved in the role and what is expected of those elected. We look forward to welcoming prospective candidates to come along and find out how the council works and where and how they could fit into the democratic decision making process.”