Ever thought about becoming a Councillor?

Have you ever thought about getting more involved in the community?  Would you like to influence the way local services are provided?  Ever thought about becoming a Councillor?  

Well, Stratford-on-Avon District Council is hosting an event on Friday 17 March from 5.30pm to 7pm to help people who are interested or thinking about becoming a local Councillor.  

At the event you can find out what it's like to be a Councillor with talks from current Councillors demonstrating the challenging role of a Councillor.  Officers will also give a talk about the practical help on offer.  

Councillors come from all walks of life and almost anyone can stand for election to their local Council but you must be a British, Commonwealth or European Union Citizen, over 21, be an elector within the District or have worked or occupied premises within it for the previous 12 months.  

You don't need any experience as full induction training will be provided and there is an ongoing programme of structured training for Council members.  

The next Council elections take place in May 2006 and the closing date by which you must submit your nomination is 3 April 2006.