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Be a Councillor
Start your journey to becoming a councillor in the 2027 Scottish local government elections.
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Location: Online
Organisation: Elect Her
If you are passionate about your local community, Elect Her needs you! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women, despite making up 51% of the population.
Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with. Local Government need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward for election.
You don’t need any certain qualifications or work experience to become a councillor, you just need to understand your local community and what they care about.
Elect Her are inviting women across Scotland to join a free online workshop where you will get all the information you need to start your journey towards becoming a councillor. You’ll learn what councillors do, how to put yourself forward for selections, how to campaign, and what to expect in elected office. You’ll hear directly from current councillors in Scotland about how they first got involved in politics and what their experience has been like since, so you know what to expect as you set out on this exciting journey ahead. You will also meet a network of other women considering putting themselves forward in the 2027 Scottish local elections.
