# More Resourses

- For an immensely practical guide on how to reclaim your council, read [Flatpack Democracy](https://www.flatpackdemocracy.co.uk), written by Peter Macfadyen of [Independents for Frome](https://iffrome.org.uk), the pioneering group of regular people who reclaimed their council and transformed the town of Frome. 

* Join the [Flatpack Democracy UK Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/798088214002728/) open to anyone interested in attempting an independent council campaign.

- See the [Local Governments Association](https://www.local.gov.uk/lga-independent) for advice on [becoming an independent councillor](https://www.local.gov.uk/lga-independent/our-work/be-councillor).

* [This guide](https://mycommunity.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Our_Place_Engaging_With_Your_Council.pdf) provides basic information about engaging with UK councils.

- Here’s a [google slides presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16wnPKnoCByzxQQamEJmUISp1aYQ7FvuFbDVM0BZw3y8/edit#slide=id.p) sketching out a local flatpack strategy (from South-East England); you are welcome to copy and adapt it to your region.