Wickhambrook Parish Council needs a new team member.
If you are over 18 years of age and would like to become part of the team contact the Clerk, Hilary Workman on 07508 039810 or email
What is a councillor? Councillors are elected to represent an individual geographical unit on the council, in Wickhambrook it is the entire parish. They are generally elected by the public every four years, but there is a Co-option space available on the Parish Council at the moment following the resignation of Cllr John Barton. A notice of vacancy was published, and no electors having called for a poll, the parish council may now fill the vacancy by co-option.
What do councillors do? Councillors have three main components to their work.
- Decision making – Through meetings and attending committees with other elected members, councillors decide which activities to support, where money should be spent, what services should be delivered and whatpolicies should be implemented (We have 7 full meetings and 5 Estates Committee Meetings each year).
- Monitoring – Councillors make sure that their decisions lead to efficient and effective services by keeping an eye on how well things are working.
- Getting involved locally – As local representatives, councillors have responsibilities towards their constituents and local organisations. These responsibilities and duties often depend on what the councillor wants to achieve and how much time is available, and may include:
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- Going to meetings of local organisations
- Participating in a working group (e.g, Neighbourhood Planning or Road Safety)
- Taking up issues on behalf of members of the public
How much time does it take up? Quite often councillors say that their duties occupy them for about an hour a week. Obviously there are some councillors who spend more time than this – and some less, but in the main, being a parish councillor is an enjoyable way of contributing to your community, and helping to make it a better place to live and work. As a councillor representing your community you will help keep it a great place to live and work. You will be supported in your role and will be expected to undertake training. You should be comfortable working electronically. You should have a positive outlook and a can-do attitude and be willing to work as part of a team.
Come and join the team – we need you!!