I don't think I have the time ...

How much time it takes being a councillor is largely up to you and the commitments you might take on as a councillor.

One council estimates the time commitment as ranging from between 5 and 20 hours a week. Your role within the council would determine just how much time you should be prepared to give to being a councillor.

You will be expected to attend some council meetings which are usually held in the evening so that councillors can attend after work hours.

Like most things in life, what you get back depends on how much you put in.

But remember, the amount of time you give to it is almost entirely up to you.

So you think you might be interested... you might even have the time...

Why not read on and find out more about becoming a councillor. You never know, it could be the first step of the most rewarding journey you ever take...