‘The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity. We champion the freedom, dignity and well-being of individuals, we acknowledge and respect their right to freedom of conscience and their right to develop their talents to the full.’
The Liberal Democrat Party aims to create real and meaningful change within our communities through the power of local democracy.
And we need your help.
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We believe that local councils should have the responsibility to act on behalf of their residents. We strive to hear the needs of the people, to be their spokespeople, and to champion the changes that they want to see happen.
By joining the Liberal Democrats, and by becoming a councillor, you will become an active part of a political party that believes in engaging with communities, in creating a free and fair society, and in saving the planet from environmental abuse.
You will also be offered support, funding for your campaign, and training and development, as well as the chance to gain a rich variety of experience, and a great sense of camaraderie through working towards a shared set of common goals.
Help make change happen where you live. Become a Liberal Democrat Councillor today.
If you want to find more about the specific roles involved, have a look at the ‘What does a Liberal Democrat Councillor do?’ section
You can find out more out specific policies and approaches on the Liberal Democrat Website
Joining the Lib Dem Family
When you become a Liberal Democrat Councillor, not only do you become part of your local team, but also of the national party, and will be involved in policy development at many levels. We also have a lot of internal think-tanks in the party, influencing policy, sharing ideas, and writing publications. Whatever your interest, from education to the environment, you can connect with other people in the party who share your passion: see a full list here
We also have our own organisation that supports councillors – The Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors – that, as a member of the party, you can join, get guidelines from, and attend their training sessions.
You can also attend our party conferences, which are exciting events. You will meet a wide variety of people, have access to training, discuss political ideas, and hear interesting people speak. Any member can come along and we always welcome people to join us for the weekend if they can’t come for the full 4 days. You can see details here.
