It is a good time to get involved in the village and community and look to the future of our community. We’ve had some excellent insight from our residents through feedback and our surveys and we are now looking at developing those ideas alongside those you may also have. We want you to be part of the team that creates that vision. This is also a good opportunity to develop or use your skills.
We are looking for three new members for our Parish Council and welcome applications from our community.
What’s involved?
Having a passion for their community, Parish Councillors are volunteers who meet once a month. Our mission is to maintain and improve the village for all and you can support this by proposing or getting involved in local projects, research and local conversations bringing your skills and expertise to the council and our village.
What is the role of the Parish Council?
We are here for the local residents of the Parish and support the provision of services and facilities. These range from our play areas, to the Memorial Hall and allotments. There is a list of the activities that a Parish Council has the power to provide but we work in collaboration with other local volunteer groups and professional bodies to help make the Parish of Lambourn a great place to live.
Want to find out more?
If you’re interested but would like to understand a bit more, please contact our Parish Clerk, Gary Wyatt-Hawkins at info@lambourn-pc.gov.uk or call on 01488 72400. Gary can also put you in touch with current Parish Councillors if you would like an informal chat.
How to apply
We need to officially confirm your eligibility so there is a simple form for you to complete and an opportunity for you to tell us a little bit more about yourself. Once we have your application, we will invite you to meet the Parish Council and take your application forward. Full details are given on the eligibility application.
The official bit!
- As there is no election imminent then a co-option procedure will be followed for this vacancy.
- Councillors are not paid and have to abide by a local government code of conduct.
- The Parish Council is a statutory body and therefore can only do the things for which the law gives a power.
- A copy of the Good Councillors Guide will be emailed to each potential applicant.
- Free training is available and support will be found from colleagues and the Clerk to the Council.
