Apply to become a councillor
We have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor, an unpaid role serving and representing your community.
The “job”:
- To participate in the formation and scrutiny of the parish council’s policies, budgets, strategies and service delivery
- To undertake training in the role of parish councillor
- To promote the wellbeing of Gawsworth
- To effectively represent the interests of Gawsworth and deal with parishioners’ enquiries, representations and complaints
- To listen and represent the views of the community when considering council business and working with outside bodies
- To attend monthly Parish Council meetings – preparing for the same in advance
- To uphold the council’s Code of Conduct and observe the ‘Nolan Principles’
- To be prepared to serve on committees/working groups focusing on certain areas of council business
- To work to improve the quality of life for those that live, work or visit the area
Up for the challenge? The Council will be co-opting a councillor at the meeting on November 12th. Apply by October 31st by completing the application form.