Out with the old boys’ networks, we’re here to build new support for women in local politics.

For women to be able to participate, progress and stay in local politics, we need new forms of networks and support that work for us. By bringing women in councils across Britain and varying levels of experience together, we hope to spark skill-sharing, strength and encouragement.

We are inviting all women serving as councillors to switch off from regular work for an hour and come together with women across the political parties to share challenges, experiences, resources and advice, so you can feel supported as you participate in local politics.

Katie McSherry, Elect Her Project Manager, and Councillor Hannah O’Neill will provide light facilitation of the session, which otherwise will remain an open and informal discussion, so you can bring whatever is on your mind to the session. 

All women who register to join our community as a councillor will be sent an invitation for all of the gathering dates and times, as well as regular words of encouragement to keep you going!

1. What you need to do now - register to join our community below - as a councillor (if you haven’t already!)
   2. Put the date of our next Councillor’s Coffee Time in your diary

   Thursday 21st November, at 1-2pm and also 7-8pm

   Choose a time that best matches your schedule!

   3. Join Us with a coffee/ tea/ drink of your choice!

All women councillors are welcome to join these sessions. Non-binary people whose experiences or identities intersect with women’s and therefore feel they would benefit from accessing a women-centred space are welcome to join us.

Elect Her is committed to hosting inclusive, accessible events that enable all women to engage fully in our conversations. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the event, so there is universal access. Throughout our programme of support, we anticipate what is needed in advance and respond to needs as they emerge. For instance, we provide AI live captioning for all our online workshops & events. If you require any further accommodations to access this event, please email katie@elect-her.org.uk. Requests must be made at least 2 working days before the scheduled event in order to enable us time to make arrangements.