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The high-pressure environment of politics at all levels of government means our elected representatives are at high risk of stress-related burnout and ill-health. We explore 7 practical ways to mitigate burn-out and ensure sustainability in local government councillors.

Cooperation and understanding between councillors are vital for a well-functioning elected body. However, there may come a time when a fellow councillor says or does something that upsets the apple cart. Knowing what to do in these circumstances, can be challenging. Do you speak up and call out the behaviour there and then? Do you have a quiet word afterwards to raise your concerns? Do you make a formal complaint about the behaviour? The right answer will depend on the context including your relationship with the fellow councillor and the seriousness of the behaviour.

Local councillors often find themselves in situations where they need to address outrage in their communities. With the 24/7 nature of social media, this can sometimes feel like a full-time job. In this article, we explore the 12 factors of outrage and share strategies for how you can effectively respond.