Legal requirements for being a Parish Councillor

1. You must be at least 18 years old
2. A British, Commonwealth or European citizen
3. A local elector or to have lived, worked or owned a property in the parish for at least a year

Being effective Parish Councillor

• You need no specific educational qualifications or training but you do need to enough time to attend meetings and to prepare for them by reading the supporting documents.
• You need to attend the meetings with an open mind, be able to listen to all sides of a topic and make impartial voting decisions on what you feel is in the best interests of the whole community.

Why people choose to be a Parish Councillor

• You will have the opportunity to speak on behalf of the community and to help local people.
• To representative the community and be part of the decision making process.
• To have a say in the future of your community ensuring families and younger people get a voice in shaping the future of their village.