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How to Become a Parish Councillor in 2025

By Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk Speldhurst Parish Council

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

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Are you interested in getting more involved with your local community in 2025? Then we’d like to hear from you.

We currently have a vacancy for a parish councillor*, and we’re looking for someone to join our twelve other councillors in the democratic decision-making that affects life in the parish villages of Ashurst, Langton Green, Old Groombridge, and Speldhurst.

Parish councillors attend meetings to discuss and vote on various parish matters, from environment to highways, planning, and more. They can also get as hands-on as they want, joining working groups that focus on specific projects, helping maintain local footpaths, and volunteering with community Speedwatch.

And just as this involvement is invaluable for the parish, our councillors find it hugely rewarding too. For some, it has made their CV stand out, for others, it provides the opportunity to get to know other residents in a friendly and inclusive environment. Finally, although the role isn't voluntary work in the strictest sense, the feeling of satisfaction is the same.

While our councillors come from all sorts of backgrounds, they are united by their commitment to improving the quality of life in Speldhurst Parish. If this is a commitment you share, then get in touch with our Clerk, Katie Neve, to find out more. Applicants can expect to attend an informal interview with up to three of our councillors and the successful candidate will be co-opted as a parish councillor for the rest of the term.

*Read this page to check you meet the criteria for eligibility to be a parish councillor.

Contact Information

Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

  • 01892 862927
  • 07760 769513

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