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The Annual Meeting of Parwich Parish Council and Annual Parish Meeting will be held on the 18th of May at 7.00pm and 8:30 pm respectively in the Memorial Hall.

A regular agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Parwich Parish Council will be published here closer to the date of the meeting. This will follow the normal format for Parish Council meetings including the election of the Chair for the coming year.

There is no prescribed format for a Parish Annual Meeting. As in previous years organisations in the Village are invited to present either in writing or in person information about their activities. The Clerk will attempt to contact possible contributors but if you would like to be involved please feel free to contact the Clerk directly at clerk@parwichparishcouncil.org.uk.

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Following one previous co-option notice to fill a vacancy on Parwich Parish Council the vacancy remains. This vacancy can be filled by co-option.

If you are interested in becoming a parish councillor and can fulfil the eligibility criteria below then please contact the clerk to Parwich Parish Council, Mr A Martin via email to: clerk@parwichparishcouncil.org.uk or by telephoning 01335 216238. The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, 10th May 2016 at 5 pm.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

You must:

• Be over 18 years of age
• Be a British citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland.
• Be on the parish electoral roll on the day of co-option and thereafter, or
• Have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option, or
• Have had your principal or only place of work in the area during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option, or
• Have resided in the parish, or within 3 miles of it, for the whole of the 12 months prior to co-option
• Have not held any paid office or employment under this authority
• Have not been a person adjudged bankrupt
• Have not been a person who, within five years before the day of co-option, has been convicted of any offence and has had passed on him/her a sentence of imprisonment for a period of not less than 3 months (whether suspended or not) without option of a fine

For information

There are usually 10 parish council meetings each year, usually on the third Wednesday of each month, with the exception of August and sometimes December.  Councillors have to abide by a code of conduct and complete and sign certain documentation which becomes a public record.
It is expected that all councillors attempt to attend all meetings wherever possible.  The meetings usually start at 7.30 pm and generally last at least 2 hours, sometimes longer when the agenda is particularly long.  Members of the public regularly attend the meetings to contribute, raise issues and listen to proceedings.

The next parish council meeting to discuss this is Wednesday, 18th May 2016 at 7.00 pm in Parwich Memorial Hall.

Mr A Martin
Clerk
Parwich Parish Council

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Parish councillor vacancy on Parwich Parish Council

A vacancy has arisen for a parish councillor on Parwich Parish Council. This vacancy can be filled by co-option.

If you are interested in becoming a parish councillor and can fulfil the eligibility criteria below then please contact the new clerk to Parwich Parish Council, Mr A Martin via email a.t.martin@btinternet.com or by telephoning 01335 216238. The closing date for submissions is Friday, 15th April 2016 at 5 pm.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

You must:

• Be over 18 years of age
• Be a British citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland.
• Be on the parish electoral roll on the day of co-option and thereafter, or
• Have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option, or
• Have had your principal or only place of work in the area during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option, or
• Have resided in the parish, or within 3 miles of it, for the whole of the 12 months prior to co-option
• Have not held any paid office or employment under this authority
• Have not been a person adjudged bankrupt
• Have not been a person who, within five years before the day of co-option, has been convicted of any offence and has had passed on him/her a sentence of imprisonment for a period of not less than 3 months (whether suspended or not) without option of a fine

For information

There are usually 10 parish council meetings each year, usually on the third Wednesday of each month, with the exception of August and sometimes December. Councillors have to abide by a code of conduct and complete and sign certain documentation which becomes a public record.

It is expected that all councillors attempt to attend all meetings wherever possible. The meetings usually start at 7.30 pm and generally last at least 2 hours, sometimes longer when the agenda is particularly long. Members of the public regularly attend the meetings to contribute, raise issues and listen to proceedings.

The next parish council meeting to discuss this is Wednesday, 20th April 2016 at 7.30 pm in Parwich Memorial Hall.

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The next Parwich Parish Council meeting is:

8pm Wednesday 16th March

please note this meeting starts at 8pm and not the usual 7.30pm

The meeting as usual starts with a section where the public can address the Council, all are welcome.

• click here for the Agenda
• click here to see the draft minutes for the previous meeting (17/2/16)
• click here to visit Parwich Parish Council website
• planned date of next meeting Wednesday 20th April 2016

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PARWICH PARISH COUNCIL

A vacancy will arise from 1st April 2016 at Parwich Parish Council 

for a part time Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer.

The above position is an interested, varied and enjoyable position and would suit a person who possesses the ability and qualities to carry out the duties detailed below:

The successful applicant will need to be computer literate, have good administrative and accounting skills and ideally possess a working knowledge of local government law and procedures although the successful applicant can attend a clerk’s induction/training course at the Derbyshire Association of Local Councils (DALC).  A degree of flexibility is essential as evening meeting nights and times may have to vary.

The council usually holds 10 meetings a year with the exception of August and December on the third Wednesday monthly; it maybe possible to renegotiate the meeting day.  Attendance at all evening council meetings is essential.  Extra ordinary meetings may also be required.  Attendance at the Parish Annual Meeting is also required.  The meetings are open to the public.

Some of the main duties include:

* Working from home as there is no parish council office for which an allowance will be paid

* Travelling to evening meetings and any necessary training

* Management of the parish council’s website

* Management of caravan bookings (rarely more than 3 each year)

* Regular liaison with council members, contractors and snow wardens

* Preparation and production of word processed agendas and accurate minutes taken at evening

* Dealing with the parish council’s financial accounts, production of financial spreadsheets, year end accounts  and bank reconciliations, liaison and meeting with internal auditor, liaison with external auditor, completion of  external audit documentation.

* Banking parish council income.

* Maintaining accurate financial records complying with current internal and external audit regulations

* Management of employee’s payroll and compliance with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs’ requirements

* Maintaining accurate VAT records and annually reclaiming VAT from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

* Management of contractors and liaison with hard court bookings’ officer

* Liaison with tenants, issuing notice of rents, obtaining rents, banking rents

* Maintaining up to date asset register

* Dealing with correspondence and required communications from meetings

* Producing regular budget statements for members and budget calculations to assist with precept

* Claiming reimbursable expenditure for the council

* Preparation of contracts, invitations for tenders

* Liaison with local groups

* Dealing with planning applications

* Storing parish council documents

* NB.  Mileage allowance will not be paid for travel to and from normal council meetings.

The hours of work and salary for this position together with any other  relevant information will be determined at the meeting of Parwich Parish Council meeting on 17th February 2016 and will be posted, thereafter, on Parwich Parish Council’s website and on Parwich Blog.

Until 15 March 2016, applications or enquiries for further information must be made via email to the clerk to the parish council, Mrs S Hampson at sandra.hampson@hotmail.co.uk.  Please telephone 01335 310409 if application via electronic means is not possible.  If applications have not been received by this date, for consideration at the March parish council meeting, then the position will be re-advertised and subsequent applications must then be made to the Chairman of Parwich Parish Council, Mr M Edge (contact details will follow on subsequent advertisements).  Will applicants please include a curriculum vitae or written details of relevant experience, qualifications and details of two referees and mark submissions ‘Clerk’s vacancy’ in the subject box.

Thank you

Mrs S Hampson – Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer, Parwich Parish Council

10th February 2016

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The next Parwich Parish Council meeting is:

7.30pm Wednesday 17th February

The meeting as usual starts with a section where the public can address the Council, all are welcome.

• click here for the Agenda
• click here to see the draft minutes for the previous meeting (20/1/16)
• click here to visit Parwich Parish Council website
• planned date of next meeting Wednesday 16th March 2016

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Parwich Parish Council
Town/Parish Council Snow Warden Scheme

Please see accompanying details (click here) of Derbyshire County Council’s proposed Winter Service Scheme for 2015/16.
If you are willing to participate in the Snow Warden Scheme for 2015/16 by becoming a snow warden for Parwich, to assist with clearance of village footpaths, please advise a member of Parwich Parish Council, contact the clerk to the parish council (click here) or contact Derbyshire County Council on the advertised telephone number . This will enable paperwork, training and salt deliveries to be put in place in advance of any bad weather.

Thank you

Mrs S Hampson
Clerk to Parwich Parish Council

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We have received the following from Mrs S Hampson, Clerk, Parwich Parish Council:

Parwich Parish Council

Meeting dates

Parwich Parish Council usually meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm, in Parwich Memorial Hall.

Members of the public are most welcome to attend and a public speaking section will feature on each month’s agenda.

The proposed dates for forthcoming parish council meetings are detailed below, however, it must be noted that these dates may be subject to change due to a variety of reasons. The parish council does not ordinarily meet in August and December of each year.

There will also be an annual Parish Council meeting and an annual meeting of the parish held each year which will be advertised.

Please see the specific agenda notice for each meeting. A copy of this will be placed on the noticeboard and on Parwich Parish Council’s website prior to each meeting and will confirm the date of the next meeting.

Click here to see the list of meeting dates.

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We have received the following message from Parwich Parish Council:

If you wish to view information from/regarding Parwich Parish Council, then please do so by visiting the new website which is www.parwichparishcouncil.org.uk

Mrs S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich Parish Council

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One nomination for parish council was received by DDDC. This means that Parwich Parish Council is quorate and they can co-opt other members. Congratulations to Tracy Marshall for becoming our third parish councillor and joining Phil Kirkham and Mick Edge (jnr).

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Click here for more information.

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The minutes on from April’s meeting are now on the new Parwich Parish Council website.

Click here for the draft minutes of the last meeting of the out going Parwich Parish Council, alternatively click here for the Minutes Archive page on the Parish Council website to access all previous minutes.

Also don’t forget if we are to continue having a Parish Council at least one further nomination must be submitted at Matlock Town Hall by 4pm this Thursday (21st May 2015). (Click here for more information.)

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DDDC have issued a notice of election for Parwich Parish Council. The Parish Council is made up of 7 councillors. When the last election was called 2 people put themselves forward for nomination and were duly appointed as parish councillors on 7 May 2015. These 2 are Phillip Kirkham and Mick Edge (jnr).

Parwich Parish Council needs 3 members to be quorate, with only 2 members appointed it is not in a position to be able to function. The notice issued by DDDC gives the opportunity for people to put themselves forward for nomination. We need at least one person for the Parish Council to function and ideally 5 people to have a full council.

If more than 5 people put themselves forward for nomination there will be an election in the village on 18 June. If 5 or less people put themselves forward for nomination they will be appointed unopposed.

Nominations have to be hand delivered to the Town Hall in Matlock by

4pm on Thursday 21 May 2015

Nomination forms can be picked up from the Town Hall Matlock or requested by ringing 01629 761335 or downloaded at http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/N/Notices_of_Election_2015/parish_nomination_forms.pdf

Phil and Mick would really appreciate as many nominations as possible to ensure that the village has a viable parish council.

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Thank you to DDDC’s Democratic Team Leader for clarifying the position regarding the Parish Council nominations:

The two candidates will be declared elected unopposed but they will not be able to act as Councillors until a quorum is obtained.  The Returning Officer will call another election after 7 May (this will probably take place mid to end of June) and a poll will be held if there are more candidates than vacancies.  If, however, the candidates that come forward are less than or equal to the number of vacancies, they will also be elected unopposed and, provided it is then quorate, the Council will be able to function again.

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The agenda for the meeting on the 15th April can be found on the new council website by clicking here and then by selecting ‘agenda’ at the bottom of the page.

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Parwich Parish Council would like to advise about the forthcoming parish council elections in May 2015.

The nomination pack and set of forms are now available to view and download from Derbyshire Dales District Council’s site:

http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/elections/2015-elections/town-and-parish-council-elections*

If you are eligible and interested in standing as a member of Parwich Parish Council in May 2015 then please follow the instructions found through the above site regarding the election process and deadlines. Please note applications must not be made to the clerk to Parwich Parish Council.

Parwich Parish Council should consist of 7 members council (to be quorate at meetings there must be at least three parish council members elected in May).

Some members of the present parish council may not choose to stand for another term of office; therefore, if insufficient interest is received by Derbyshire Dales District Council at the elections from present members of the parish council and members of the parish, to be members of Parwich Parish Council, then Parwich parish may be without a parish council.

Please give consideration to this notice, to viewing the information regarding the application process and the implications of possibly being without a parish council.

S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich PC

* Deadline for submissions is 4pm on 9 April 2015.

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The minutes on from March’s meeting are now on the new Parwich Parish Council website.

Click here to be re-directed to the calendar page of the council’s website; from here you can access the minutes from March’s meeting by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking the link through to the minutes (as illustrated below).

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We have received the following notification the Parish Council:

We are pleased to let everyone know that the Parish Council website is now live and can be found on the following link: http://www.parwichparishcouncil.org.uk/ 

The aim of the website is to provide information for the local community and will be updated regularly.

We do hope that everyone finds it useful.

Parwich Parish Council

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In the February meeting the Parish Council decided that the minutes of the parish council meetings will now only be placed in the village shop and on the Parish Council’s own Website (when it becomes available). The agendas of the parish council meetings will now only be placed in the village shop and on the parish council notice board.

The blog team is aware that a number of people rely on the internet to view the  minutes of the parish council meetings and, as the parish council website site is not yet available, we have photographed these documents. Unfortunately this means the quality of these documents is rather poor; however you can still read them. Please follow the links below to the agenda for tomorrow’s council meeting and the draft minutes from February’s meeting.

PPC Feb15 mins

PPC agenda Mar15

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