Advice Surgeries and working with residents
This is the chance for residents to come to you presenting their issues and problems and entrusting you to solve them. You will take calls and receive e-mails from residents, and be able to use this knowledge of their issues and problems in order to change how the local council does things.
It started when a resident rang me about the noise at all hours of the night on a bench located a stone’s throw from their young lad’s bedroom window. The bench is the property of the parish council, not Bath and North East Somerset council, but nevertheless I felt I could liaise with the clerk to suggest that it might be better placed elsewhere. Cllr Sarah Bevan , Bath and North East Somerset Council, A Day in the Life in First News
Roles within the Liberal Democrat Group
A less formal, yet equally important role, is that of managing the group dynamics and cohesion of the council. You could be group chair, making sure your group decision-making happens fairly and swiftly, or you could be Chief Whip, meaning that you are supporting colleagues to sort out problems and negotiate with other parties. Attending group meetings, you will make decisions in line with the Liberal Democrat Standing Orders, drawn up to ensure everyone works well together . If you are to provide stability to your Council and show residents that you are strong leaders, how you work as a team is important and these roles vital.
1. Speak up for your local area
