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 NALC website: https://www.nalc.gov.uk/campaigns/becoming-a-councillor.html

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. Candidates will then be invited to attend an interview.