We currently have two vacancies on the council: One in the West Ward and one in the North Ward.

Both can be filled by co-opted without election.

If you would like to help to make a difference in your community and join the Council, please make contact with the Clerk for more information. Also see our Co-option Application Form below.

What matters to you in your local area?

Is it the state of the local park, the need for more activities for young people, improving services for older people, making the roads safer or ensuring that local businesses can thrive?

Whatever needs changing in your village, you could be just the person to change it by becoming a local councillor. No other role gives you a chance to make such a huge difference to quality of life for people in your local area

Could I be a councillor?

The easy answer is, "almost definitely". As long as you are:

• British or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union
• At least 18 years old
• Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election

You can't be a councillor if you:

• Work for the council you want to be a councillor for, or for another local authority in a political restricted post
• Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order
• Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the 5 years before election day
• Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court

If you are in any doubt about whether you are eligible to stand as a councillor, you should contact the parish clerk

Why should I become a councillor?

There are many reasons why people decide to become a local councillor. They include:

• wanting to make a difference and be involved in shaping the future of the local community
• being concerned about your local area and wanting to ensure that the community gets the right services
• wanting to represent the views of local people and ensure that community interests are taken into account
• wanting to contribute your business or professional skills
• concerns about one particular issue

Research tells us that people are most concerned about issues such as crime, schools, transport and the environment. Your local council can make a difference on all these issues and many more, and so can you as a local councillor.