


be a councillor
Edmond Yeo
- Enjoys cooking
- Charity worker
- Magistrate
- Local councillor
"I would say to people, get involved and get interested because you have to be involved to make a difference."

Download our step-by-step guide to becoming a councillor with useful contact names and numbers.
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In this section we look at some the reasons people decide to stand for election as a local councillor. Along with this is all the information you need to know about how to become a councillor, as well as what skills and experience councillors normally have and what's expected once you are elected.
There is also access to futher information you might find useful, such a guides and videos about being a councillor.