If supporting and shaping communities sounds swell and transforming the lives of local residents rocks your boat, then sign up to Test Valley Borough Council’s (TVBC) Be a Councillor sessions!

Anyone interested in standing for the borough elections in 2023 can pop along to Andover Guildhall on Thursday 7 July at 5.30pm or Crosfield Hall in Romsey on Tuesday 12 July at 5.30pm to find out more about what it’s like to be a councillor and the support and guidance available.

The sessions are perfect for anyone who is passionate about their local community, championing different voices and causes and improving residents’ quality of life.

The informal events are open to everyone.

Anyone interested who would like an initial chat about the councillor role can also contact Emma Horbury, democratic services manager, at ehorbury@testvalley.gov.uk

More information can also be found at www.testvalley.gov.uk/beacouncillor