Parish Councillor Vacancies

2nd of December, 2023

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There are vacancies for Councillors to join Waddington Parish Council, following the recent resignations of Mr Coar and Mrs Melvin, who are thanked for their contribution to local life.

What does this mean to you, as a resident? the following is quoted from Ribble Valley Borough Council's website:

"The role of the Parish Councillor

Parish Councils are democratically elected to provide strong, confident leadership at the heart of their communities.

The number of Councillors (or "members") in each Parish Council is fixed by the district council (Ribble Valley Borough Council).

The law prescribes that there shall be at least five councillors in each Parish Council.

Elections to parish/town councils are held every four years.

Where a parish is divided into parish wards, a separate election of parish councillors is held for each ward.

The Local Government Act 1972 (Section 79(1)) establishes who is qualified to be elected and to be a member of a Parish Council. The Parish Clerk will be able to advise further about these requirements."

 

Are you interested? Do you want to know more? How do you find out?

If so, perhaps you may wish to speak to an existing Councillor and details are on this website. at https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/info/200389/county_town_and_parish_councils/1052/information_on_town_and_parish_councils

However, the Parish Council, its Councillors & staff can explain the role, but may not canvass or seek any preferential treatment for any candidate.

Applications of interest to be sent to the Clerk.

Parish Council next meets on Monday 11 December when it is hoped that the Vacancy may be filled