If you'd like to find out more about being a councillor, or even getting involved in your community in other ways (such as being a school governor or local magistrate) why not register for one of the events listed below?
Keep an eye out for information about the forthcoming 'Be a councillor' workshop in January 2009. Councillors from various political parties and an independent councillor will talk about why they stood for election, and their experience of juggling their council responsibilities with their jobs and home life. The exact day is yet to be set, but if you want to receive an email as soon as the date is confirmed please email emma.stewart@londoncouncils.gov.uk putting 'workshop enquiry' in the subject line.
The council held an information event at which three councillors, including an independent councillor from another authority explained their work and answered questions. You can view a webcast of the event at www.rbkc.public-i.tv/site/ Opens in a new window.
The Government Equalities Office is running a series of events across the country specifically for women from ethnic minority backgrounds. The London events are being held at the following places:
At the Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2UH
At Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, N1 2UD
In Camden, venue and time tbc
For more information and to book a place, visit the Government Equalities Office website, www.equalities.gov.uk/bame/index.htm or contact womencouncillorstaskforce@geo.gsi.gov.uk
We plan to run a session at the annual London Councils' Summit for people who have been shortlisted as candidates for political parties, or who plan to stand as an independent candidate. The Summit takes place next year on Saturday 7 November 2009. The session for candidates is likely to focus on canvassing techniques, campaign funding etc.. If you're actively involved with a local party by then, or are seriously considering standing as an independent then the session will be of interest. If you are interested in being contacted about this event nearer the time, please register your interest by emailing emma.stewart@londoncouncils.gov.uk (020 7934 9754).
