Councillors

The Liberal Democrats have over 4,000 Councillors on local authorities across the UK, thousands of Liberal Democrats serve on Town, Parish and Community Councils.   

As of 20th May 2010, Lib Dems lead or run 48 councils across England.

In Wales, Lib Dem Councillors either lead the administrations or are part of them in a majority of Welsh Councils.

Following the historic elections of May 2007, under the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, Scottish Liberal Democrat Councillors are now involved in the administration of 13 of Scotland's 32 councils – more than ever before .

We have a strong and proud tradition in local government.  Liberal Democrats are responsible for a combined budget of over £12 billion  at a local government level.

For the Liberal Democrats, local government is key – localism, community politics, devolved power are all hallmarks of the Liberal Democrats approach.

Liberal Democrat Councillors come together, the Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors (ALDC) which represents Councillors across Great Britain providing advice and support to councillors and local campaigners.

Over 500 Lib Dem Councillors have their own websites – here is a list of those with MyCouncillor sites.

In England and Wales we are very active within the Local Government Association and the Welsh Local Government Association on lobbying, media work and identifying and promoting best practice and also within the Liberal Democrats local government family. Visit the LGA Liberal Democrat Group's website for more information.

Learn more about the work of Scottish Liberal Democrat Councillors on their website.

If you are interested in finding out more about being a Liberal Democrat Councillor, there is more information at our special BeALibDemCouncillor website.