This is an exciting opportunity. Being a councillor is all about giving back to your community by bringing your energy, passion, and hard-working attitude.
You can make a real difference to the local area and wider society in many ways as a councillor. For example, you could be representing the views of local people to ensure the community gets the right services, supporting a resident with an issue, or helping to shape the community by driving new ideas.
To be able to stand as a candidate at a parish or town council election, you must:
Be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Meet at least one of the following three qualifications:
You are and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the parish you wish to attend from the day of your nomination onwards.
You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish area during the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of the election.
Your principal or only place of work during the 12 months before your nomination and the day of the election has been in the parish area.
If you are interested in this position please contact the clerk to register your interest.
Email: clerk@coningsbytowncouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01526 343523