Councillor Vacancy

Upper Lighthorne Parish Council Councillor vacancy

Upper Lighthorne Parish Council currently have vacancies for 3 parish councillors. If you are enthusiastic about your community and would like to work as part of team to maintain and improve the village then please consider joining the Parish Council. We are in a period of significant change and you could be a part of helping to make that change as positive for the village as possible.

The Parish Council meets on a Thursday evening at 7pm every 6-8 weeks. The meeting dates set for the remainder of 2023 are: 30th November 2023

Occasionally we have to call extra meetings if there is an issue that urgently needs a decision between the planned meeting dates. If you have any questions or would like to put your name forward to be considered for co-option please contact the clerk on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07342565189. Alternatively you can also email the Chair on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CRITERIA FOR STANDING AS A PARISH COUNCILLOR

Candidates must fit at least one of the following criteria –

✓ On Electoral Register (i.e. registered to vote) for the parish
✓ Have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish/community area over the last 12 months
✓ Lived within 3 miles of the parish over the last 12 months
✓ Their principal place of work is in the parish and has been for at least 12 months