Have you ever thought about becoming a local Councillor? Could you represent your community and be a voice for other residents?
Bristol City Council are hosting two ‘Be a Councillor’ events:
Do you know people in your neighbourhood that are curious about the role of a Councillor and what it involves? Do you know someone who should stand for public office now or in the future?
If you know of anyone who would make a great local community representative, please tell them about these events. Attendees can speak to a cross party panel of Bristol Councillors and find out what being a Councillor involves.
Now is the perfect time to start this conversation as political parties make their candidate selections for local government elections in 2028 and Independent candidates can find out all they need to know about standing for public office.
Reflecting the local population is vital in helping councils run efficiently and for communities to thrive. It brings in the knowledge and lived experience of the needs and aspirations of everyone in the local community.
Diverse representation has the power to inform better policies and outcomes, enable greater innovation and preventative approaches, and to create new avenues of communication and trust for communities with the public sector.
Further Information
For information on being a Councillor and what it involves, please visit: Become a Councillor (bristol.gov.uk).
Information about standing for public office can be found at the following government websites:
For other ways to participate and Get involved in local democracy (bristol.gov.uk)
