Devon County Council

Do you want to help get things done in your neighbourhood?

Are you already active in your community?

You can make a difference

How?

• Become a councillor by standing for the next local election in your area

Why?

• Being a councillor is really rewarding
• You can help shape your community and improve life for local residents
• Develop leadership skills and gain professional experience
• Increase your confidence and serve your community

Different people become councillors for different reasons. Councillors represent everyone who lives in the area they are elected into. They may work with local schools, community associations, youth organisations and residents groups – all working to improve the community.

As a councillor you would give a voice to each individual resident, to influence what the council does and how it does it – from providing services for children and older people to planning major developments; from emptying the bins to providing housing for local residents.

Councillors are unique in the range of issues they deal with and the positive impact they can have on both individuals and the local area.

If you are interested in becoming a councillor why not read the booklet ‘How You Can Make a Difference’.