How to get involved in your local community

  • Have you ever wanted to play a bigger role in your community?
  • Have you ever wanted to make a positive impact on the lives of those around you?
  • Do you want to make a real difference in your area?

There are a number of ways that you can get more involved in your local community, from becoming a councillor or a special constable to joining the Neighbourhood Watch. These community roles and others are dependent on the ongoing involvement and enthusiasm of a committed group of people from all walks of life. They are vital in creating safe, prosperous and sustainable communities that can be enjoyed by all.

Community roles

Please use the links below to find out more about community roles in your area:

Local Involvement Networks (LINks)
Enabling communities to influence the health and care services they receive.

District or borough councillor
Describing the role of a a district or borough councillor and where to go for further information.
Magistrate
Describing the role of a magistrate and where to go for further information.
Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator
Describing the role of a Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator and where to go for further information.
Parish or town councillor
Describing the role of a a parish or town councillor and where to go for further information.
Residents' Associations
Describing the role of a Residents' Association and where to go for further information.
School governor
Information on becoming a school governor.
Special Constable
Describing the role of a special constable and where to go for further information.
Young people and democracy
Information about the Local Democracy Campaign and young people and democracy