Councillor kitbag

In response to a request from a councillor, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has put together a 'Councillor Kitbag'. The kitbag provides a pull-up poster displaying information about council achievements, a range of leaflets and information and responses to frequently asked questions such as 'Why does Council Tax always go up by more than my salary/pension?'.

The aim of the kitbags was to provide councillors with an easy to use resource at the surgeries they host for local residents.

They have been specifically designed to be easy to transport and set up. There are three kits available for use, each with a backpack, pull-up poster and box. The leaflets are filed in clear plastic folders and in a straightforward order for the councillors to quickly locate the information they require.

Benefits

• The recent Local Government White Paper sought to strengthen the role of 'front-line' councillors.
• The kitbag arms councillors with a range of information about all council services which equips them to deal with enquiries from constituents quickly and efficiently.