Democracy is for everyone and that there are many ways to participate in local democracy including Becoming a Councillor. If you know of anyone who would make a great local community representative, please tell them about these events. Attendees can speak to a cross party panel of Bristol councillors and find out what being a Councillor involves.  

Virtual on Microsoft Teams 

Monday 21st November, 19:00-21:00 

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In Person at City Hall, College Green 

Saturday 26th November, 10:00-12:00 

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Context  

Reflecting the local population is vital in helping councils run efficiently and for communities to thrive. It brings in the knowledge and lived experience of the needs and aspirations of everyone in the local community. Diverse representation has the power to inform better policies and outcomes, enable greater innovation and preventative approaches, and to create new avenues of communication and trust for communities with the public sector.