Other resources

You can find other useful information about local government on the following websites:

• Be a Councillor 2012 This is a basic guide for people who are thinking of standing for election. It contains lots of accessible information about how local government works and what local councillors do.

• Wales Local Government Association (WLGA) This is the website of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) which represents the interests of local government and promotes local democracy in Wales. It contains lots of topic based information on issues that affect local government. It is worth noting that WCVA works closely with WLGA to represent the interests of the third sector to local government.

• Urban Forum In the publications section of this website you will be able to download a copy of a useful booklet called "How your Council Works - a handy guide for community groups". Some of the information is only relevant for England, but it is still worth having because much of the information is applicable to Wales.

• One Voice Wales This is the website of One Voice Wales who represent and provide support services to community and town councils in Wales. Here you find more information on what town and community councils do, where they are in Wales and how to form one in your area.

• Write to Them is an extremely useful site for finding out who represents you at your local council, the National Assembly for Wales, UK Parliament and the European Parliament. All you have to do is type in your postcode and it will give you the contact details of your elected representatives (at all levels except for town and community council level).

• County Voluntary Councils Here you find contact details of all the County Voluntary Councils in Wales. They are a vital link to local politics in your area.