New councillor guide
Your first 90 days
Congratulations on being elected. This is a checklist for your first three months, in the order that usually works. Tick things off as you go and it will remember where you are.
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Four easy mistakes to avoid
- You do not have to sign up for everything.
- You do not have to read everything.
- Do not put off speaking for the first time at Full Council.
- Do not forget you are there to represent your residents.
Council terms in plain English
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Stuck on something real? ALDC members can ring or email the advice service on weekdays between 9:30 and 16:30. Get in touch. Every council is a little different, so check the details with your own council.