As a councillor, not only will you be making a genuine difference to the lives of the communities in which you work, you will also be taking on an incredibly rewarding and varied role.
There is no rigid requirement or role, and, while the job does require a level of commitment and dedication, we are also aware that every individual has their own commitments in terms of family, career, and other varying aspects of a full life.
We therefore promote flexibility and are happy to help you tailor the role to your needs and commitments. We also urge people to make the job their own in terms of their skills, strengths, and interests, to develop the role into something that suits you, and that you will get maximum enjoyment from.
There are a variety of ways to get involved as a Lib Dem councillor. Roles and responsibilities will often vary dependent on where you are based and what the pressing needs of your area are. But in general, we have divided what you can expect from your role into the following three areas:
