If you care about your community, want to help improve people’s lives and feel strongly that the voices of residents should be heard, you could have what it takes to become your area’s next county councillor.
The next county council elections are in May next year, and to help potential candidates understand the role and a councillor’s responsibilities, We are inviting the public to sign up for an information session.
The two sessions, which you can attend either in person or online, are on Tuesday, 10 December at 5pm and Thursday, 16 January at 9am, and they are a chance to gain an insight into the life of an elected member.
The County Returning Officer, Maria Price, and our Democratic Services team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have on the role such as the commitment needed, support and the training we provide.
It’s all part of our commitment to have a diverse and representative local council, with councillors from a variety of backgrounds bringing their varied experiences to the heart of the decision-making process.
To register your interest in advance either visit devon.cc/beacouncillor or contact the Democratic Services team at members.services@devon.gov.uk or call 01392 380 547.
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