… if so, EDDC is right behind you. Advertised in this week’s Knowledge e-newspaper produced by EDDC is a link to a handy guide produced by the Local Gocernment Association.

And, just in case you thought that all councillors do is promote costly vanity projects or increase parking fees for local residents by 330%, the Guide has this to say about a councillor’s role:

“A councillor’s primary role is to represent their ward or division and the people who live in it. Councillors provide a bridge between the community and the council.

In order to understand and represent local views and priorities you will need to build strong relationships and encourage local people to make their views known and engage with you and the council.”

So, if you think our council should get back to basics and you are a do-er rather than a can’t do-er, you CAN bring about change.

Source:
http://www.local.gov.uk/documents/10180/5854661/Councillors+guide+-+A+guide+for+new+councillors+2014-2015/