What support is available to councillors?

Councils have staff available to provide support and assistance to councillors, regardless of which political party or group they belong to.

Exactly what facilities you get depends on the council. Many councils will provide you with a computer for your home and some may provide paid-for internet access and an additional telephone line and/or mobile phone. You will be using email, the Internet and Microsoft Office packages but you can expect full IT training tailored to suit your needs. All councils also provide induction and training for new councillors on many other aspects of the job.