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The Parish Council

Meeting

The Role of a Councillor

 

The Parish Council consists of seven people elected to represent the residents of Geldeston.

 

Parish Councillors (also known as Members) serve a four year term of office. The Council has a wide range of powers which essentially relate to local matters, such as looking after community buildings, open spaces and common land, and to overall manage the parish assets.

 

Local Councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. They are democratically elected local authorities and exist in England, Wales and Scotland. The term 'Local Council' is synonymous with ' Parish Council, 'Town Council' and 'Community Council'.

 

Local Councils are made up of locally  elected Councillors. They are legally obliged to hold at least four meetings a year.  Most meet on a monthly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents.  District and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.​​

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Parish Council Register of Interests

 

All Parish Councillors are required by law to complete a register of interest form to register their Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and the Disclosable Pecuniary Interests of their spouses or civil partners or persons with whom they live in that capacity.  Guidance – Openness and transparency on personal interests: guidance for councillors

 

Our Councillors’ Register of Members’ Disclosable Pecuniary Interests can be found on the District Council’s website.​

Parish Councillors

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John Ashfield

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Simon Barrows


Peter Cracknell

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Richard Fogerty (Chair)


Shirin Salt


Andrew Wade (Vice Chair)​

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There is currently one vacancy.

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Becoming a Councillor

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A councillor is a member of the council and is normally elected for a term of four years.  People of any political or religious persuasion are eligible to become a councillor for Geldeston, although their personal, political views should not extend into their parish council work.

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Becoming a parish councillor is a rewarding and valued form of public service. All councillors contribute to the work of the Parish Council by:

 

  • Having a say about the things they care about

  • Putting forward ideas for better services

  • Responding to the needs and views of parishioners

  • Seeking the best outcome to local issues

  • Getting involved in decision making

  • Helping to make Geldeston a better place to live!

 

We normally meet on the second Wednesday bi-monthly. Meetings commence at 7.30 pm lasting less than 2 hours at the Village Hall. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.​

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