Last week's election proved that a disproportionate number of our councillors come from one age and social group. Local government, it seems, is simply not sexy to most of us. But surely the decisions our district councillors make have a more direct impact on our daily lives than the wranglings of Tony Blair and his colleagues in Parliament?

If you're shy about coming forward, but you care about your local community and the environment you live in, the Wiltshire Times campaigns are perhaps a good way to get your message across. We can't promise to solve the problems, but we promise to make sure your voice is heard.