We need a Conservative council. Not only will it ensure we continue to have one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country, but it will also deliver high quality services. We are also putting more police on the beat, catching criminals and deterring crime. By the end of next year, there will be double the number of officers out on our streets. Nominations close at 4pm on 8 April - Act now. What do Parish Councils do? What do Parish Councillors do?
How do I become a Parish Councillor? What's in it for me and my community? Their work falls into three main categories: representing your local community delivering services to meet local needs striving to improve quality of life in the parish What councillors do Councillors have three main areas of work: Decision-making: through attending meetings and committees with other elected members, councillors decide which activities to support, where money should be spent, what services should be delivered and what policies should be implemented Monitoring: councillors make sure that their decisions lead to efficient and effective services by keeping an eye on how well things are working Getting involved locally: as local representatives, councillors have responsibilities towards their constituents and local organisations.
This often depends on what the councillor wants to achieve and how much time is available The day-to-day work of a parish councillor may include: going to meetings of local organisations such as tenants' associations going to meetings of bodies that affect the wider community, such as the police, the Highways Authority, schools and colleges taking up issues on behalf of members of the public, such as making representations to the principal authorities running a surgery for residents to bring up issues meeting with individual residents in their own homes Why should I become a councillor?
Can I become a parish councillor? Most people can stand for election, however there are a few rules. You have to be: a British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union, and 18 years or older on the day you become nominated for election You cannot stand for election if you: are the subject of a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order have, within five years before the day of the election, been convicted in the United Kingdom of any offence and have had a prison sentence whether suspended or not for a period of over three months without the option of a fine work for the council you want to become a councillor for There are specific rules around candidacy.
Which parish council can I stand for? You can become a parish councillor for any parish in which you are in the list of electors or during the whole of the preceding twelve months you: occupied land as owner or tenant in it, or had a principal place of work there, or resided in or within three miles of it How much time will I need to spend? Application process Now you're ready to take the next step to becoming a councillor.
Election FAQs. In a statement, the party says the town is "an integral part of the new authority". That's despite his conviction Conservative central government's decision to go with two unitary councils in Northamptonshire, coupled with the electoral boundaries it drew up, is an attempt to ensure local counterparts would control the new authorities. He suggests whoever wins should choose Cabinet members "from a wide geographical area," making sure those with power have experiences of all areas in North Northamptonshire.
The Green Party's Lee Forster does not see himself as political. He admits the new council may end up with "lots of Conservatives," but says it will be up to other parties to provide strong opposition.
We have to join the dots. He says Corby will "definitely" maintain its own voice. It is a lovely place. The community spirit is brilliant," he says. A full list of candidates for election is available on the North Northamptonshire Council website. What's happening? On 6 May, people across England will vote for new councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners. Register to vote here. Why does it matter? When parties win control of a council, they decide policies for your area which could affect services ranging from social care to rubbish collection.
Find out more about what councils do. Who can vote? Anyone who lives in England, is registered to vote and aged 18 or over on 6 May is eligible. Find your local election here. A modern browser with JavaScript and a stable internet connection is required to view this interactive. More information about these elections. Enter your postcode, or the name of your English council or Scottish or Welsh constituency to find out.
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