Vacancies on the Parish Council

Vacancies on the Parish Council: Being a Councillor

Weston and Crewe Green Parish Council needs three new team members; if you think you would like to join the Parish Council and support the area, and are over 18 years of age contact the Clerk by email at clerk@westonandcrewegreen-pc.gov.uk

What is a Councillor?

Councillors are elected to represent an individual geographical unit on the council, known as a ward, and we have a vacancy in each of the three wards – Weston, Wychwood and Crewe Green. They are generally elected by the public every four years, but there are three spaces available on the Parish Council at the moment.

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 what policies should be

Monitoring – Councillors make sure that their decisions lead to efficient and effective services by keeping an eye on how well things are

Getting involved locally – As local representatives, councillors have responsibilities towards their constituents and local These responsibilities and duties often depend on what the Councillor wants to achieve and how much time is available, and may include:

• Attending meetings of local organisations
• Attending meetings of organisations affecting the wider community
• 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 training will be provided.  You should have a positive outlook and a can-do attitude and be willing to work as part of a team. If, after reading this notice you are interested in applying, please contact the Clerk to the Council using the above details.

Mark Robinson

Clerk to Weston and Crewe Green Parish Council

January 2025