Section 2: Council record and achievements Description This section examines the candidate’s record on the council, their key achievements and the difference they have made in the role. It aims to discover what positive impact they have had on both their ward and the borough as a whole. Attendance falls under this category.
Sample questions What is your most proud achievement? How has your ward benefited from your tenure? What is your biggest disappointment? How has your committee work benefited residents?
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Scoring 5 points Candidate has clearly achieved much for both local residents and the borough as a whole. Does not hide behind committee work and owns mistakes and failures as learning points. Excellent attendance record. 4 points
3 points Candidate has had some success as a councillor, but their impact may not have been widely felt. Appears to lack enthusiasm for committee work. Setbacks have not been overcome and have discouraged the candidate. 2 points
1 point It is unclear what the candidate has achieved during their term of office. Attendance may be poor, and little effort is given to explaining how committee work is wider benefit. Numerous setbacks are driving a negative attitude.