{"id":10936,"date":"2024-09-20T14:32:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/?page_id=10936"},"modified":"2025-04-08T12:50:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T11:50:41","slug":"beacouncillor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/","title":{"rendered":"Be a councillor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-section clearfix has_background_image text-light\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eeed52\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"parent-banner clearfix campaignbanner no-padding\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefc92\"><div class=\"banner-outer\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"banner-show parent-banner-outer parent-banner-1\" data-aos=\"fade\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x banner-top\"><div class=\"medium-6 large-8 cell medium-order-1 content-1\"><div class=\"banner-content with-subheading\"><header><p class=\"banner-subheading\">Be the difference<\/p class=\"banner-subheading\"><h1>Be a councillor<\/h1><\/header><p>By becoming a Devon county councillor you can make a real difference in your community and give local people a voice.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"banner-content-buttons\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/be-a-councillor\/information-sessions\/\" class=\"button\" onclick=\"dataLayer.push({ 'buttonEvent': 'Information page' });\">Join an information session<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Democracy\/EXwS-M4Fr0RJmb5JYupJ-5sBSdUs9lYUlnzG4OLKchCoiw?e=yXnjSU\" class=\"button\" onclick=\"dataLayer.push({ &#039;buttonEvent&#039;: &#039;Information page&#039; });\" rel=\"noopener\">Printable information guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"page-section clearfix back_intro has_background_image text-light\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefd22\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center back_intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c890d92 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:600px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading back_title\">Who can be a councillor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dcc-subheading\">You can stand for election if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-dcc-arrows\">\n<li><strong>Are 18 or older on the day of nomination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are a British or an eligible Commonwealth citizen<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live, work or own property in Devon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-transparent-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&amp;apos;buttonEvent&amp;apos;: &amp;apos;Information page&amp;apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/?page_id=10088\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefd6f\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/man-in-van-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/man-in-van-1-1.jpg 537w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/man-in-van-1-1-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/man-in-van-1-1-100x90.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column content_quote is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why be a councillor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a councillor is a fantastic way to give back to your community. By bringing your energy, passion, and dedication, you can make a real difference to your local community and be part of helping make Devon a better place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in making a positive impact, learn more below about the role of a councillor and the benefits it offers to you and your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-23b93fc6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button custom-is-style-dcc-nostyle-button is-style-dcc-nostyle-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&amp;apos;buttonEvent&amp;apos;: &amp;apos;Information page&amp;apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/who-can-be-a-councillor\/what-is-a-councillor-and-what-do-they-do\/\">What is a councillor and what do they do?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button custom-is-style-dcc-nostyle-button is-style-dcc-nostyle-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&amp;apos;buttonEvent&amp;apos;: &amp;apos;Information page&amp;apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/who-can-be-a-councillor\/why-be-a-councillor\/\">Reasons to be a councillor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefdac\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards clearfix show-border\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefe0d\" ><header class=\"content-header\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\"><div class=\"cell small-10 medium-9 large-8\"><h2 class=\"text-center\">Being a councillor in Devon<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\"><div class=\"cell small-10 medium-9 large-8\"><p class=\"intro text-center\">We understand that there&#8217;s a lot to consider if you&#8217;re thinking about becoming a councillor. Take a look at some of the questions we get asked the most and learn more about Devon County Council. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-cards text-dark\"><ul class=\"grid-x small-up-12 medium-up-2 large-up-4 grid-margin-x\"><li class=\"cell content-outer col-1\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/who-can-be-a-councillor\/do-i-need-to-join-a-political-party\/\">Do I need to join a political party?<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>No, you don\u2019t need to join a political party to become a councillor. You can stand as an Independent or represent a party.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-2\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/being-a-devon-county-councillor\/will-i-get-paid\/\">Will I get paid?<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Councillors receive a basic annual allowance of about \u00a315,000, with additional allowances for extra responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-3\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/being-a-devon-county-councillor\/what-training-and-support-will-i-receive\/\">What training and support will I get?<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>You&#8217;ll receive extensive support, including training and IT support. Plus benefits like allowances and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-4\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/being-a-devon-county-councillor\/what-is-the-time-commitment\/\">What is the time commitment?<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Being a councillor can take up to 20 hours per week, depending on commitments, with more for leadership roles. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"text-center\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/beacouncillor\/being-a-devon-county-councillor\/\" class=\"button secondary\" onclick=\"dataLayer.push({ &#039;buttonEvent&#039;: &#039;Information page&#039; });\">Find out more about being a Devon county councillor<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"page-section clearfix cta_banner has_background_image text-light\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefe5c\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Devon county councillor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how you can represent your community by standing as a Devon county councillor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about what you\u2019ll need to consider before standing and the nomination process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-transparent-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&amp;apos;buttonEvent&amp;apos;: &amp;apos;Information page&amp;apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/how-do-i-become-a-councillor\/\">How to become a councillor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefe8f\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"multi-column-quote clearfix type-side3\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eefed0\"><header class=\"content-header\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\"><div class=\"cell small-10 medium-9 large-8\"><h2 class=\"text-center\">Hear from some of our current councillors<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"cell medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x rows row-1\"><div class=\"cell medium-12 text-dark mobile-text-dark align-self-middle\"><blockquote class=\"content-1 text-medium type-image\"><p>I care passionately about the community in which I was brought up and wanted quite simply to be able to put something back into that community. I really like trying to help people.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x rows row-2\"><div class=\"cell medium-12 text-dark mobile-text-dark align-self-middle\"><blockquote class=\"content-1 text-medium type-image\"><p>I wholeheartedly believe in a fair and open society with transparency of governance and being a councillor is the best way to promote these principles for the benefit of my local community.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x rows row-3\"><div class=\"cell medium-12 text-dark mobile-text-dark align-self-middle\"><blockquote class=\"content-1 text-medium type-image\"><p>I feel passionate about my community and that led me to stand for the County Council. No use complaining from the side lines, you need get in there and try and make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"page-section clearfix has_background_image text-light\" id=\"block_acf-block-67f50d8eeff04\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\"><div class=\"medium-10 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fourcolumn-text\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-dcc-subheading\">If you have any further questions, please get in touch with our Democratic Services team at <a href=\"mailto:members.services@devon.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">members.services@devon.gov.uk<\/a> or call us <a href=\"tel:01392380547\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:01392380547\">01392 380 547<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <span class=\"orange text-excerpt\">&gt;<\/span>","protected":false},"author":1801,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-landing.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-10936","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-19 07:09:34","action":"Draft","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1801"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10936"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10936\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12338,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10936\/revisions\/12338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}