Applications invited for a new member of council to be co-opted.
Council vacancy
Following the resignation of Mrs Hauton in July 2021, no requests for an election were received. Bracebridge Heath Parish Council is able to co-opt to fill this vacancy and invites applications from interested persons.
Could this be you? Are you interested in serving your community?
Eligibility criteria
You must be either:
- British;
- A Commonwealth National;
- An Irish or European Union citizen;
and
- 18 years of age or over, and fulfil one or more of the following criteria:
- being on and remaining on the register of electors for the Parish:
or,
- during the whole of the twelve months preceding the nomination; have lived in, worked in or lived within 3 miles of the parish boundary.
Find out more
If you’re considering this role, please accept our invitation to come to our public meetings. This gives you the opportunity to understand the position, the role of the council and the chance to meet existing councillors. Our meeting calendar can be found on our website alongside published agendas. We look forward to meeting you.
For further information, please see the following documents on the council’s website - https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/becoming-councillor
- Councillor vacancies policy
- Parish councillor person specification and
- Code of conduct
Applications
Applications should include a short letter explaining why you should be considered for the vacancy and a brief CV. Candidates may also be requested to address Council at its
meeting on 4th January 2022.
The closing date for applications is 17th December 2021. All applications should be returned to the Clerk to Council.
Please contact either the Clerk to Council, Mrs Stacey Knowles or the Chairman of the Council, Cllr Chris Callan if you have any questions or would like to discuss the position.
clerk@bracebridgeheath-pc.gov.uk; cllrchriscallan@bracebridgeheath-pc.gov.uk