Become a Councillor
Be a Community Champion
Why not become the champion your community needs? We are the official opposition in Swansea to Labour, so if you are looking for a party with community at the heart, and will always push for a free, fair and open society then why not join us and campaign to get the basics right for your community and Swansea.
Hi, I am Sam
I am the Welsh Liberal Democrat Councillor for Waterfront, and the Chair of the Welsh Liberal Democrat group on Swansea Council.
As the official opposition on Swansea Council, our Councillors across Swansea, work hard every day to make life better for the people in our communities. We also have a fantastically hardworking team of Councillors in Neath Port Talbot.
We are always looking for people who want to help us fight for a better future for the people of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. If you agree with our values, why not get involved and maybe run for Council?
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please get in touch with me, and I or someone from one of our two Council teams will be happy to discuss it further. Below, I have left some more useful information about our values, and what it is like being a Liberal Democrat councillor.
Best wishes
Cllr Sam Bennett
Helpful information about being a Councillor
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We encourage all candidates to spend 1-2 hours per week knocking on doors and speaking to residents to find out what matters to them and whether they would consider voting for the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
We will group candidates with more experienced people so they can work together as a team across neighbouring wards and get the support they need when speaking to voters.
Additionally, we suggest that an area-wide leaflet or addressed mailing is delivered once per month to the ward, increasing to at least weekly in the final weeks before the election. This often requires about 1-2 hours per candidate per week for delivery.
We encourage and will support candidates in identifying people who can help them deliver leaflets for their campaign, so the candidate can spend their valuable time speaking to residents on the doorstep.
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If you have a passion for your community, align with our values and vision, and you are the type of person we are looking for.
A Lib Dem Council candidate is committed to their community, works hard, and is eager to ask residents what matters to them, champion their causes, and keep residents informed about the difference their local Lib Dem team is making. If this sounds like you, you could become a Lib Dem Councillor.
Our local team is there to help you fight for your community, advise you on the best ways to make a difference, and develop your campaigning skills to become the voice your community needs.
Find out more from the Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors and Campaigners (ALDC) and the Local Government Association (LGA) Liberal Democrats.
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“The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.” - Preamble to the Liberal Democrat Constitution
If you believe in the values of the Liberal Democrats and are driven to make a positive impact in your community, then consider joining our team as a Lib Dem Community Champion.
With your passion and commitment, you can help shape the future of your community, bring new ideas and energy to the table, and be at the forefront of creating positive change.
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We already have Councillors and a Senedd Member working across our communities; why not get in touch with them to find out more about what it is like to be elected?