Here is our summary of the composition of councillors, by authority-type and party, facing election in May 2011.  This list represents the best of ALDC's knowledge at time of publication but may be subject to change, for example due to by-elections and defections prior to the election.  If you would like to report any amendments to the figures presented here, please let us know by emailing elections2011@aldc.org.

Councillors up in 2011 - At a Glance

Councillors up in 2011 - In Detail

Today (5 August 2011) is nine months to go to the crucial local elections in English District, Unitary and Metropolitan councils on 5th May 2011. 

Nearly 2000 Liberal Democrat councillors will face the electorate in the biggest "round" in the four-year local elections cycle. 

G8 Grants to help your local campaign

ALDC administers the local "G8" grants scheme to help Liberal Democrats win local elections. We're currently looking for applications for Round 1 of the grants scheme for 2011 for campaigning work this Autumn. The deadline to register interest in the grants is 20th August, applications need to be in by 27th August. Register your interest here. 

Training to help you WIN

A busy programme of training is planned for the rest of 2010 to help you win next May. The next major training opportunity is at Liverpool Federal Conference with a combination of 1/2 Campaign Workshops and a whole course of Essential Campaign Techniques. More information here. 

G8 is a grants programme to support local parties campaign in local elections.

G8 is administered by ALDC, with kind support from the Federal, English, Scottish and Welsh Liberal Democrats. If you have local elections in 2011, then we may be able to provide financial support for your campaign in wards where you will be fighting particularly hard campaigns, either to gain the seat or where there is a tricky defence.

The 2011 round of elections is the biggest in the four-year cycle. This means a lot of demand for funding through the “G8” grants process. We want to maximise success so will be aiming to fund as many council areas and wards as possible. Funding will be available in two rounds – offers for the first set of grants being made in late September 2010.

• grants will be in the region of £150 – £250 per target/held ward
• in less well resourced areas funding will be available to help people attend training like the Kickstart weekend
• council areas must make single applications, and must have a Campaign Plan (which we can help you with).

To register your interest, please complete this form by 20^th August and we will send you an application pack which should be returned by 27^th August.

For more information please contact eleanor.ritchie@aldc.org