Services
Become a Councillor
Information about how to become a councillor
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A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union.
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At least 18 on the day that he or she is nominated as a candidate
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A registered local government elector within the parish
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A resident in the parish, or within three miles of the parish, or working full time in the parish for at least 12 months prior to the nomination or election day.
A person is disqualified from holding office as a parish or town councillor if
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They hold a paid office, or other place of profit in the council.
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They are the subject of a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order.
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They have been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to more than 3 months imprisonment within the last five years · They incur illegal expenditure (when acting as a councillor) of over £2,000, or are found guilty of using corrupt or illegal practices.
Find out more or apply
If you are interested in becoming a councillor and would like to find out more about what we do
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come along to one of our meetings.
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have a chat with the clerk
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arrange to speak to one of the current councillors
If you would like to apply to be a parish councillor please email the clerk or call 01730 814384.