WITH elections to Wyre Forest District Council less than three months away, now is the time to take action if you are interested in becoming a councillor.

If you would like to find out how you can make a difference to the quality of people’s lives in Wyre Forest, drop into the Stourport Library at the County Buildings on Worcester Street, on Thursday, March 12, between noon and 1.30pm.

There are around 20,000 local councillors in England, each representing their local community and each with their own reason for doing so.

Councillors are elected to the local council to represent their local community, so they must either live or work in the area. Becoming a councillor is both a rewarding and privileged form of public service.

Ian Miller, returning office for Wyre Forest, said: “In May 2015 the number of councillors on Wyre Forest District Council will reduce from 42 to 33. 

“In October the new wards and the number of councillors there will be in each ward were announced by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, who drew up the new arrangements. 

“If you are not already a councillor and are thinking of standing as a candidate, the event on 12 March will give you the opportunity to find out more about what is involved.”