Parish Councillor Vacancy Notice
There are currently three vacancies on the Parish Council which can be filled by co-option. Nominations will be considered at the next meeting of the parish council -. Please see poster.
Published: 6 March 2026
The parish council are looking for people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you are looking to help reflect the needs of your community, please do not hesitate to put yourself forward for co-option to the Parish Council.
Holcot Parish Council are looking to recruit more councillors… could this be you?
What is the role of a councillor?
A parish councillor represents the views of all residents within the parish.
- Get involved with your community
- Have a say about the local issues people care about
- Influence local service delivery
- Decide how local money is spent to improve your community
- Bring about improvements through local projects
- Work in partnership with other parishes and agencies
- Councillors will work closely with the Clerk, who is an employee of the Council as a whole, in delivering the agreed vision.
How much time does it take?
We meet formally 10 times a year (normally the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm) for approximately 1-2 hours.
While the role is voluntary (i.e. unpaid), you are an elected member of the Council (even if co-opted). You will be offered training and guidance on the role.
Are you eligible?
To be a councillor you must be:
- UK, Commonwealth or EU citizen
- at least 18 years old
- an elector of the parish (or in the past 12 months occupied land) or
- other premises in the parish or
- work in the parish or
- living within 3 miles of the parish boundary
If you are interested, please contact Ruby Cole <clerk@holcot-pc.gov.uk>
