Today we are gathering changemakers for our Be A Councillor Summit 🙌

More than a 100 prospective councillors are joining us 🙏 - who all want to help make local politics fairer, more inclusive & more representative.

Leadership starts in communities!

#BeACouncillor #MakeADifference

Did you know?

Only 15.5% of England’s councillors identify as Disabled, below the 1 in 5 national average. Our #BeACouncillor campaign champions representation that reflects our communities.

Get involved: www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

#DisabilityPrideMonth

It's just 8 days to go until our first #BeACouncillor event! Don't forget to register to attend 🫵

🔔 Thursday 12th June: lu.ma/66vbmepr

🔔 Tuesday 24th June: lu.ma/g3lg4uxl

Cllr Harry Doyle went from supply teaching to spearheading Liverpool's Eurovision 2023 bid for Ukraine.

Still, what matters most: "The moment a local resident says thank you."

https://orlo.uk/qU6QO #BeACouncillor

Could you be Birmingham’s next councillor?

It’s your time to lead.

Find out how you can stand for election in 2026.

Attend our next free session. Information and registration details below. 👇

#LeadBirmingham #Election2026 #BeACouncillor

Elected at 19, Cllr Jacob Morton has helped secure £7,500 for his local football club and delivered a new community defibrillator.

"You've been elected and entrusted by your community to represent and speak for them."

https://orlo.uk/IfG2y

#BeaCouncillor

Cllr Chris Northwood went from activist to candidate to councillor, and still works part-time as a software developer.

"Democracy is strongest when elected representatives represent the whole gamut of lived experience in our society."

https://orlo.uk/xJtDq #BeACouncillor

Now in their third term as a councillor, Cllr Ani Stafford-Townsend on representation as a queer trans person with disabling conditions.

"I strive to be open and authentic, demonstrating that embracing one's differences is possible."

https://orlo.uk/36jU6
#BeACouncillor

We are excited to be working with our partners ElectHer, @5050parliament.bsky.social, Operation Black Vote, The Disability Policy Centre and Migrant Democracy Project to support the LGA's #BeACouncillor Campaign.

🔔We are running two events in June, register to attend! lu.ma/66vbmepr lu.ma/g3lg4uxl

📣 Attention all young people 📣 Could you see yourself in local government? If yes, don't forget to register to attend our #BeACouncillor events!🫵

We are running two events in June:

🔔 Thursday 12th June: lu.ma/66vbmepr

🔔 Tuesday 24th June: lu.ma/g3lg4uxl

Cllr Vanisha Solanki became a councillor at 22, determined to give young people a voice.

"The satisfaction of knowing our efforts can lead to real, positive change makes it all worthwhile."

https://orlo.uk/QjBKh #BeACouncillor

Cllr Anna Bailey started as a district councillor in 2007, now council leader for nearly six years, with 12 years of frozen council tax and a hedgehog campaign to show for it.

"Hard work... but exciting and incredibly fulfilling."

https://orlo.uk/KSl9l
#BeACouncillor

Are you a role model? Be a Councillor!

You could make the difference.

Learn more about what it means - our partners are running three events this week to demystify the world of councillors!

Our 1st event is on Wednesday 19th March - find out more 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/beacouncillor

Are you a good listener? Be a Councillor!

Come to an event, choose one that suits you & your needs - learn more & know we are here to help you stand for something💥!

Our 1st event is Wed 19th March - join The Disability Policy Centre & find out more 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/beacouncillor

Thinking about becoming a councillor but not sure where to start? 🤔

Join our Be a Councillor sessions this spring!

Get inspired, get informed, and take your first step towards leadership.

#BirminghamLeads #StandForElection #BeACouncillor

Let’s keep the momentum going — because when women lead, communities thrive! 🗳️

#SignUpToStand TODAY 👉 buff.ly/DfbeSIW

#5050Parliament #BeACouncillor #WomenInPolitics #RepresentationMatters

If you're interested in standing, or know a woman who would make a great elected official, #SignUpToStand here: buff.ly/lcr939e to learn more about our #BeACouncillor project and #Pathways programme

#LocalElections #CountingTheWomen #WomenCount #WomeninPolitics

Feeling inspired? Take your first step into politics TODAY and #SignUpToStand ✍️ buff.ly/EmlluPs to learn more about our #BeACouncillor project and #Pathways programme

#LocalElections #CountingTheWomen #WomenCount #WomeninPolitics #EqualSeatsEqualSay

Thank you to everyone who joined for our first #BeACouncillor event last night ☺️

We hope everyone left feeling inspired 🤩 Young people need to be better represented in politics and you can be the ones to make the difference 📣

Join our next session: lu.ma/g3lg4uxl