Vacancy: Parish Councillor – Lower Compton Ward, Cherhill Parish Council

Could you help make a difference in your local community?

Cherhill Parish Council currently has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor representing Lower Compton Ward. This is a rewarding opportunity to play an active role in local decision-making and help shape the future of your community.

What does a Parish Councillor do?

Parish councillors are elected representatives who work on behalf of local residents and help ensure the parish remains a great place to live. Responsibilities include:

• Representing the interests and views of local residents.
• Attending Parish Council meetings and participating in decision-making.
• Helping to develop and support local projects and initiatives.
• Contributing to discussions on planning applications and local services.
• Working with community groups, residents, and local authorities.
• Helping to manage council resources and set priorities for the parish.
• Parish councillors provide community leadership and work together to improve local facilities, services, and the overall wellbeing of the parish.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to serve as a parish councillor, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a British citizen, eligible Commonwealth citizen, citizen of the Republic of Ireland, qualifying EU citizen, or EU citizen with retained rights.
• Meet at least one of the following conditions:
  • Be registered as a local government elector in the parish.
  • Have occupied land or premises in the parish as an owner or tenant during the previous 12 months.
  • Have had your main or only place of work in the parish during the previous 12 months.
  • Have lived in the parish, or within three miles of it, during the previous 12 months.

Why become a councillor?

Being a parish councillor is an excellent way to:

• Have a direct influence on local issues.
• Support and improve your community.
• Work alongside other committed local residents.
• Develop new skills and experience in local government.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more about the role or express an interest in the vacancy, please contact Cherhill Parish Council Clerk at:
clerk@cherhillparish.gov.uk

We particularly encourage applications from residents who are enthusiastic about local issues and keen to help make a positive difference in Lower Compton.

Join us and help shape the future of your community.