Councillor Vacancy Branston & Mere Parish Council
What is a Parish Council
A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish. It is the level of local government closest to the community, with the district authority (North Kesteven District Council) and the county authority (Lincolnshire County Council) above it in the hierarchy.
Why Become a Councillor
By becoming a parish councillor you become someone your community will look to for help, guidance and support – a community leader with the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve.
| Role | Parish Councillor |
| Responsible to | All people resident within the Parish |
| Regular liaison with | Other councillors, local authorities, residents |
| Period of service | Four years with possible extension |
| Salary | This is a voluntary position with some expenses able to be paid in certain cases |
Main purpose
Representing the views of all residents within your parish.
Secondary purpose
- As part of a local council you will have responsibility for running local services including: open spaces, sports facilities, play areas, village hall, trees, and potentially much more.
- Deciding on how much to raise through the council tax in order to deliver your council’s services.
- Influencing and shaping the long term development policy for the parish, and as part of the planning process, comment on planning applications in the parish.
- Improve the quality of life and the environment in their local area.
- Working to identify issues which are important to the lives of the residents you represent.
- Working to bring about improvements through local projects, lobbying other service providers and working in partnership with other parishes and agencies.
What is a Parish Council
A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish. It is the level of local government closest to the community, with the district authority (North Kesteven District Council) and the county authority (Lincolnshire County Council) above it in the hierarchy.
Why Become a Councillor
By becoming a parish councillor you become someone your community will look to for help, guidance and support – a community leader with the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve.
| Role | Parish Councillor |
| Responsible to | All people resident within the Parish |
| Regular liaison with | Other councillors, local authorities, residents |
| Period of service | Four years with possible extension |
| Salary | This is a voluntary position with some expenses able to be paid in certain cases |
Main purpose
Representing the views of all residents within your parish.
Secondary purpose
- As part of a local council you will have responsibility for running local services including: open spaces, sports facilites, play areas, village hall, trees, and potentially much more.
- Deciding on how much to raise through the council tax in order to deliver your council’s services.
- Influencing and shaping the long term development policy for the parish, and as part of the planning process, comment on planning applications in the parish.
- Improve the quality of life and the environment in their local area.
- Working to identify issues which are important to the lives of the residents you represent.
- Working to bring about improvements through local projects, lobbying other service providers and working in partnership with other parishes and agencies.