Are there Lib Dems near you
As with all parties we have a stronger presence in some areas than in others. The first step is to get in touch with your local party (you can find details of your local party here). You can also contact the Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors to find out more about the council in your area by email or phone 01422 843 785
What to expect
All political parties are volunteer led organisations, and not every local party has permanent staff, so there will not always be someone at the end of the phone or e-mail, and you may need to leave a message (or call more than once!) Please be persistent – it really is worthwhile pursuing this role and in joining a great network of people who are passionate about creating change.
Once you are involved, you can start off in any number of the different roles outlined in the What does a Lib Dem Councillor do section of the website
I started by helping the current Ward Councillors in delivering focuses, and then began to petition on everyday topics, in the course of that I picked up casework, which I followed through by contacting the right Officers in the Council, this sometimes involved chasing Officers, by making several phone calls. I was attracted to standing as a councillor so I could do more of this and become the voice of my community, to deliver change and to act as a positive role model. Cllr Humaira Khan , Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Approval and selection
Every local party has its process for selecting candidates. Political parties will tend to pick candidates for wards they hold or are more likely to win first – so it’s best to get involved as soon as you can. Being involved in local campaigns will also help you to find out more about what the role would entail once you get elected.
ALDC can give you advice and help all year round
