60 seconds with… Councillor Jagdish Sharma
Councillor Jagdish Sharma (Lab), 89, a former Mayor, Leader, and Leader of the Opposition at the London Borough of Hounslow, is celebrating 50 years as a member of the council.
Be a councillor
Be a councillor
Is there any more fulfilling role than being a leader within your community and council, working with the people we represent, advocating for them and creating impactful change?
Improving representation
Ahead of Disability Pride Month in July, the LGA is spotlighting its support for disabled councillors and candidates.
Support for disabled councillors
The LGA is producing a new package of support for disabled candidates and councillors, and for councils.
Representative of our communities
The LGA has commissioned new research to help inform its Be a Councillor campaign
Promoting diversity among councillors
This year’s local elections in May will be a chance to make significant strides for diversity in local government, as all seats across Wales’ 22 councils will be contested.
A threat to local democracy
The LGA is calling for evidence on the abuse and intimidation councillors face.
Stand up to be counted
Councillors have a role to play in ensuring all our communities are better represented in local government.