Sally Longmate, Chief Executive officer of SALC says "the work of local councils can be both exciting and rewarding.  An integral part of the councillor's role is engaging with local people, groups and businesses to determine their needs, making decisions on the services and projects the council should take forward, and getting involved to ensure services meet the community's needs."

SALC is urging enthusiastic and engaged members of the community who want to make a long-lasting change, have innovative ideas or have concerns about a specific issue to stand as councillors and take the opportunity to make a real difference.

She added, "it is important local people take an interest in what their local (town and parish) council do.  Just take a look at their website and why not attend some of their meetings?"

Terry Waite, CBE and a Vice President of SALC added, "in an age when more and more people feel lonely and isolated, good community life becomes vitally important.  By serving as a councillor you can help build strong and healthy communities."

Find out more about the local elections and how to become a councillor in your local area, visit:

Babergh/Mid Suffolk District Council’s dedicated page on their website using this link.

East Suffolk District Council’s dedicated page on their website using this link.

West Suffolk District council’s dedicated page on their website using this link.