PEOPLE in west Wiltshire are being encouraged to stand in town and district council elections in May.

A series of seminars has been organised by the Wiltshire Association of Local Councils to get more people involved.

The next seminar called 'So you want to be a Councillor' will be held at Longbridge Deverill Village Hall on March 13.

Anyone who wants information can call the Wiltshire Association of Local Councils on (01380) 729549.

West Wiltshire District Council has published a guide to help prospective candidates called Do You Want to Make a Difference.

The closing date for nomination papers is April 1. Election day is May 1.