Councillor Vacancy

Published: 29 September 2024

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Want to do something positive for our community? Please consider becoming a Brasted Parish Councillor!

Who is eligible?

Any person over the age of 18 can be a Councillor if they are an elector in, work in, live in or live within three miles of the area of the local Council.

What will you do if elected?

Raise matters that the Council can consider and formally decide to take action about at meetings

Attend Council meetings

Make informed contributions which influence the debate on the business that needs to be decided at those meetings

Participate in the Council’s decision making process, which in itself is subject to strict rules and guidelines

Represent the Council externally

Advice is always available regarding becoming a Councillor. Contact any Councillor or the Clerk today to find out more or go to the KALC website: https://www.kentalc.gov.uk/Becoming_a_Local_Councillor_22718.aspx

Applications should provide some background about yourself, why you would be interested in becoming a Councillor and what you can bring to the role. Applications should be sent (by e mail or post) to the Clerk by mid October. Candidates will then be invited to attend an interview.