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Free online workshops for women interested in standing for election

Be a Councillor in Scotland - Wednesday 24th June 2026

Lunchtime workshop 1pm-2pm

Date and time: to

Location: Online

Organisation: Elect Her & The Young Women's Movement

Elect Her are inviting young women across Scotland to join free online workshops where they will provide all the information they need to help start a journey towards becoming a councillor.

Women will learn what councillors do, how to put themselves forward for selections, how to campaign, and what to expect in elected office.

Participants will hear directly from current councillors in Scotland about how they first got involved in politics and what their experience has been like since.  There’s also an opportunity to meet a network of other women considering putting themselves forward in the 2027 Scottish local elections, because we’re stronger together.

Guest Speaker Lunchtime:

Councillor Heather Woodbridge (Independent) is the Leader of the Orkney Islands Council and the youngest council leader in Scotland! She also represents the North Isles ward.

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