Good at problem solving? Excellent interpersonal skills? Don’t mind working to someone else’s agenda? You should become a Councillor… A Councillor is an elected member of a local government council, who represents a community of people. Their job is to maintain a harmonious atmosphere by considering the needs and interests of everyone in their local area, whilst accurately representing the community’s interests and political standpoint (if they have one).The types of authorities they’re involved in vary from unitary authorities, to counties, districts, parishes, towns, and community councils.A Councillor’s duties will differ dependent on their specific field and level, but they’re typically responsible for:
- Services such as recycling, road systems, education, and community safety
- Community leadership and engagement
- Keeping up-to-date with significant developments within the local area
- Representing the views of the community when working with outside bodies
- Attending meetings about current issues and providing insights
- Participating in the governance and management of the council
