Standing as a county councillor

Staffordshire County Councillors come from a wide range of backgrounds, and they bring that joint experience to a role that’s just as varied, exciting and challenging - being a county councillor.

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Support and wellbeing as a county councillor

Following election, you will be supported in your role by dedicated county council officers and an induction programme with ongoing training and development throughout your term of office - to help you deliver your role effectively.

Communities can show an enormous expectation of their county councillors, and you will after all be accountable to those residents. But you will not be expected to know everything or be left to operate alone - you will have the support of council officers and other members around you, including in challenging situations.

Staffordshire County Councillors also need to have various skills for their role, and being ICT-literate, and willing to work digitally, is essential to the role.  Again, you will be supported throughout your term around ICT and the required skills.

We are also absolutely committed to inclusivity and accessibility, and our officers will work flexibly to support and accommodate any additional needs our county councillors may have.