East Sussex county councillors make decisions that affect the whole community, whether they're considering planning applications or approving budgets for essential services.
Councillors serve for four years and act in the best interests of the whole county, as well as their electoral division. As community leaders, they represent the people of their division and help them with problems they may have with the Council or other services.
The national Local Government Group (formerly IDeA) publish an annual guide for councillors. This covers topics such as roles and responsibilities, checks and balances, civic life, community leadership and useful contacts.
A day in the life of a councillor
The amount of time a councillor spends on their official duties depends on their particular role. Some of our councillors have written ‘day in the life of' features to help you find out more about what their work involves.
East Sussex County Council