If you care about the area of Sandwell that you live or work in and the issues facing local people, why not think about becoming a councillor?
Councillors are the democratically elected and accountable representatives for their local area (called a "ward") and are members of the council responsible for the governance of Sandwell.
Councillors represent the council to the community, and the community to the council.
Download our guide to Becoming a Sandwell Councillor
You can find more information about becoming a councillor by visiting:
- Electoral Commission
- Be a councillor (Local Government Association)
- Forget What You Think You Know - a podcast about the role of a councillor (Use the link or press the play button below).
The role of a councillor
Councillors have a number of responsibilities including:
- Representing the ward for which they are elected, including meeting and consulting with residents and raising questions to the council on their behalf.
- Making decisions and influencing council policy at a range of council meetings.
- Community leadership and engagement, such as campaigning on local issues, and encouraging citizen involvement in decision making.
- Representing the council and acting as an advocate for Sandwell on external bodies at local, Black Country, West Midlands and national level and reporting back to the council.