Passionate people looking to make a difference are being urged to stand for election to Somerset County Council next year.
There are 55 seats available to be filled in the local elections on 4th May next year, each with a chance to have a big impact in the local community and get involved in the huge range of services provided by the council.
Pat Flaherty, the council’s chief executive and the returning officer for the elections, said, “We welcome applications from people from different kinds of backgrounds.
“You don’t have to belong to a political party or have previous experience. We want people who can bring their life experiences into the council and bring the voice of the local community into its policy making and decision processes.”
In return for their work with local communities and attending meetings and events, councillors will be given allowances, be provided with IT equipment and offered training to help them in their role.
The council will be holding special welcome events for would-be councillors. They will be held at County Hall in Taunton on the evenings of 9th and 30th January. To find out more contact the community governance team at democraticservices@somerset.gov.uk or on 01823 357628.
More information can also be found on the Council’s website at www.somerset.gov.uk/elections
For full information on qualifications and disqualifications on standing see the Electoral Commission website by searching ‘can I stand for county council’ in an online search engine.
The deadline for nomination papers is 4th April 2017.
