What is the role of a Community Councillor? 

There are over 735 community and town councils throughout Wales, with around 8000 people giving voluntary service.

Community councils are accountable to local people and have a duty to represent the interests of the different parts of the community equally, they have many powers and some duties depending on the size of the community they represent.   Community and town councils work closely with the county or county borough council in the area. For more details visit ‘One Voice Wales site

To become a community councillor you must be over 18 and a British national or qualifying citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union. Council seats are awarded either through election or by co-option. Co-option is used where there are not enough candidates at election time or the electorate does not call for an election when a seat falls vacant. 

Community councillors can represent a political party or be politically independent.  

If you are interested in the roles of Town and Community Councils then also see the  One Voice Wales guide What are Community and Town Councils for more info.

If you would like more information on how to become a Community Councillor please check out the How to become a Councillor or the  ‘Be a Councillor 2017’ guide or contact our: Clerk or Chair

A councillor’s primary role is to represent their ward and the people who live in it.  Councillors provide a bridge between the community and the council. As well as being an advocate for residents and signposting them to the right people at the Council, you will need to keep them informed about the issues that affect them.   Being a Community Councillor means you have a shared responsibilty for the success of the Council 

For more information:

Write to: St Athan Community Council, Church Lane, St Athan, Barry CF62 4PL 

Telephone: 07867 218099 

Email: clerk@stathancommunitycouncil.gov.uk