Resource Library

Everything you need to be an effective independent councillor — guides, templates, tools, and deals. Built by councillors, for councillors.

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Complete Election Campaign Guide

Step-by-step from deciding to stand through to polling day. Covers nominations, deposits, campaign teams, manifestos, canvassing, and count day.

📄 PDF — 42 pages ⬇️ 1,247 downloads 📅 Updated Jan 2026
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Newsletter Templates Pack

12 ready-to-use newsletter templates for Canva. Covers quarterly updates, surgery notices, campaign newsletters. Just add your photo and text.

🎨 Canva Templates ⬇️ 893 downloads 📅 Updated Feb 2026
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Door Knocking Script Guide

What to say when someone opens the door. Covers introduction, common questions, handling hostility, and the all-important "ask."

📄 PDF — 8 pages ⬇️ 756 downloads 📅 Updated Dec 2025

🗳️ Elections & Campaigns

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Campaign Budget Planner

Excel spreadsheet to plan and track your campaign spending against the legal limits. Auto-calculates your ward's spending cap.

📊 Excel / Google Sheets ⬇️ 412 downloads
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Social Media Campaign Kit

Pre-designed graphics for Facebook, Instagram, and X. "I'm standing" announcement, polling day reminders, and issue-based templates.

🎨 Canva + PNG ⬇️ 234 downloads 📅 Added Feb 2026
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Election Day Checklist

Everything you need to do on polling day — from telling station setup to the count. Printable checklist format.

📄 PDF — 4 pages ⬇️ 589 downloads

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Writing to Residents: Tone Guide

How to write letters, emails, and social posts that residents actually want to read. Covers tone, structure, and plain English.

📄 PDF — 12 pages ⬇️ 321 downloads
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Setting Up a Councillor Facebook Page

Step-by-step with screenshots. Page creation, branding, first posts, building followers. Written for complete beginners.

📄 PDF — 16 pages ⬇️ 445 downloads
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Video for Councillors: Quick Start

How to film, edit, and share short videos for social media using just your phone. Covers lighting, framing, captions.

🎬 Video + PDF guide ⬇️ 178 downloads 📅 Added Jan 2026

🖨️ Network Print Deals

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Leaflet Printing — 30% Off

Network-negotiated deal with PrintUK. 5,000 A5 double-sided full colour from £62 (normally £89). Use code INDIE30.

🏷️ Discount Code 🏢 PrintUK.com 📅 Valid until May 2026
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Correx Boards & Banners — 25% Off

Campaign boards, A-frames, and PVC banners at network rates. Minimum order 10 boards. Free design template included.

🏷️ Discount Code 🏢 SignWarehouse.co.uk 📅 Valid until Jun 2026
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Business Cards — Network Rate

500 premium councillor business cards from £18. Template included with your photo, ward, contact details, and surgery times.

🏷️ Discount Code 🏢 Vistaprint.co.uk

🛠️ Tools & Software

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CaseMate — Casework Management

Track constituent cases, manage communications, and generate insights — all in one platform built specifically for independent councillors.

🌐 Web App ⭐ 4.8/5 rating 👥 200+ councillors
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Canva for Councillors

Free guide to using Canva for all your design needs — leaflets, social graphics, newsletters, and presentations.

📄 PDF + Video ⬇️ 567 downloads
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Ward Data Lookup Tool

Enter your ward and get a complete demographic, economic, and political profile. Census data, deprivation indices, election history.

🌐 Online Tool 🔓 Members Only

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