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Vacancy for one parish councillor at Parwich Parish Council

A vacancy has arisen for a parish councillor on Parwich Parish Council. (Please see accompanying notices). The parish council awaits instruction from Derbyshire Dales District Council.

Are you interested in serving your local community? If so, there is now a perfect opportunity for you to join the Parish Council. There are currently six parish councillors and the Parish Council now needs to co-opt one more person to fill the remaining vacant post to bring the council up to its maximum of seven councillors.

Parish Council discussions are lively and varied, as the Parish Council has a very wide and growing range of responsibilities and interests. This includes the management of the parish land, greens and ponds, the provision of play and recreation facilities, toilets etc. It also is involved in supporting local initiatives. Another important aspect of Parish Council work is engaging in consultation on all local planning matters.

If you are interested in applying for the vacancy your attention is drawn to the information below:

• You must be 18 years of age and above and be a resident of Parwich Parish or operate a business in the parish.

• Parwich Parish Council meetings take place 10 times a year (usually the third Wednesday monthly except August and December) at 7.30 pm in Meeting Room of Parwich Memorial Hall but these may be subject to variation.

• All councillors have to sign a declaration of acceptance of office form, abide by a code of conduct and complete a pecuniary interest form which is lodged with Derbyshire Dales District Council and is a public record.

• Being a member of the parish council is an interesting and varied position providing the opportunity to become involved in supporting decisions for the parish.

• You will be expected to commit to regularly attending the council meetings.

If you are interested, then the Parish Council really wants to hear from you. Please apply in writing, to the clerk at the address below, explaining briefly why you would want to join the Parish Council team. Please supply your contact details including telephone number and address plus email address if you wish.

The closing date for applications to the clerk is Tuesday, 16th October 2012.

Applicants will also be invited to attend a short, individual meeting with the councillors on Wednesday,
17th October 2012 at the Meeting Room of Parwich Memorial Hall. The time will be confirmed.

Mrs S Hampson
Clerk to Parwich Parish Council
28 September 2012

Written applications to:

Mrs S Hampson
Clerk to Parwich Parish Council
6 Alsop Moor Cottages
Alsop-en-le-Dale
Ashbourne
DE6 1QS