Becoming a Council Candidate

Local parties are always looking for new candidates to stand in council elections, but often complain that it is difficult either to find or to retain women candidates.

This day-long course is for women who are thinking of standing, or who have decided to stand but want to know more about the process. It provides a practical introduction to:

• Deciding to stand - what's involved in being a candidate and a councillor, what you can contribute to the community and the Party, and what they can give you
• Applying for the Panel - completing the form, preparing for and attending the interview
• Getting selected - getting on the shortlist, preparing for and attending the selection meeting
• Being a candidate - working as a team with activists, campaigning in communities, building relationships
• Getting elected - working with ward colleagues, the local branch, and the communities you represent.
  

An element of confidence-building runs through all our courses, and participants also get the opportunity to network with other women as well as develop new skills and understanding.

All LWN trainers have themselves been trained to deliver our courses, and receive regular refresher training and assessment. 

Becoming a Council Candidate

Dates and Venues

5 December 2010 -Birmingham
29 January 2011 - Manchester
28 May 2011 - Leeds
19 June 2011 - Durham

Click here to apply