Parish Councils are the first tier of local government, and as such have a large range of discretionary powers to spend money, as well as a number of duties they have to perform. As a Parish Councillor, you will be involved in a variety of areas, such as managing the recreation field and considering planning applications.

If you have a few hours a week to spare, and want to make a difference and be involved in shaping the future of your local community then you should consider becoming a Parish Councillor.

To qualify a person must, on the day of co-option, be a British subject, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or a European Union over 18 years of age AND:

• A local government elector for the council area for which you want to stand OR
• Have during the whole of the 12 months occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the council area or within 3 miles of it for the whole period OR
• Have during that same period had your principal or only place of work in the council area or within 3 miles of it for the whole period

You cannot stand for election if:

• are subject to a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order.
• have, within five years before the day of the election, been convicted in the United Kingdom of any offence and have had a sentence of imprisonment (whether suspended or note) for a period of over three months without the option of a fine.
• you work for the council you want to become a councillor for (but you can work for other local authorities, including the principal authorities that represent the same area.)
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If you do become a Parish Councillor you will have to sign up to the Code of Conduct.

Interested persons should contact the Parish Clerk, or any Parish Councillor for further information as soon as possible. To be considered, applications must be made to the Parish Clerk no later than 10th June 2025 with a covering letter as to why you feel you would be a suitable candidate.

Parish Clerk – bcsparishcouncil@googlemail.com