Local councils take many decision which affect our everyday lives, in areas from waste collection to religious education, roadsigns to bar licensing. Becoming a local councillor is a great way to serve and lead in your local community, and to develop an involvement in elected politics. Cllr Lorna Campbell gives you the inside track on:

• how local government works;
• the role of a local councillor;
• joining a political party;
• getting selected to stand;
• areas in which you can have an influence.

PDF download, A4, 5 pages

 

Credits & Copyright

Copyright: www.susa.info
Date: 2009
Format: Download

1. SUSA - the video
2. Susa booklet 'A City on a Hill'
3. SUSA individual resources manual
4. Christian Socialist Movement
5. Making contact with your elected representatives
6. Conservative Christian Fellowship
7. CARE
8. Getting involved as a local councillor
9. Partnering with God in politics
10. Getting involved in the Labour party
11. Getting involved in the Conservative party
12. The story of church and state
13. Amazing Grace - the story of William Wilberforce
14. Small group study guide
15. Getting involved as an MP