This short film features five of Mid and East Antrim Council’s female Elected Members sharing motivations behind their involvement in politics and issues important to them as a Councillor. 

Created as part of the Looking Back to Look Forward virtual exhibition by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, the film explores their reasons for joining politics, their contributions locally and their hopes and aspirations for the future.

Together, Alderman Audrey Wales, Councillor Cheryl Brownlee, Alderman Geraldine Mulvenna, Councillor Lauren Gray and Councillor Patricia O'Lynn highlight the impact reflect on their contributions to politics as women.

The film has been supported by the Shared History Fund administered by National Lottery Heritage Fund on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.