Becoming a county councillor
Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your community? If you would like to contribute to decisions about how local services are provided and help to improve the quality of life in East Sussex, why not become a councillor?
As a local councillor you will make decisions that touch the lives of everyone who lives, works or visits East Sussex. It is important that local councils represent the full range of local opinion.
East Sussex councils at county, district and borough level encourage all members of the community to consider becoming a councillor.
Guidance
The Information and Development Agency for local government (IDeA) publish an annual guide for councillors. This covers topics such as roles and responsibilites, checks and balances, civic life, community leadership and useful contacts.
Becoming a district or borough councillor
District and borough councils will not be holding elections in 2009. For details of how to become a borough or district Councillor when they next hold elections you can visit their websites.
