NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
Parish of Astley & Dunley
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Astley & Dunley, as a result of the resignation of Councillor Roger Martin
The vacancy will be filled by election if, within 14 days after the date of this notice,10 electors for the Parish of Astley & Dunley give notice in writing to the Electoral Returning Officer, Electoral Services, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AF asking for an election to be held to fill the vacancy.
If an election is not requested, the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council.
(Note: The period of 14 days referred to EXCLUDES Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays)
Dated: 10th November 2021
Signed Pam Perfect
Clerk of the Council
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Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help make a long-lasting change? Do you have innovative ideas for the council? Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it? If this is you, then we need you. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect their community to put themselves forward for election. Make a change and become a councillor.
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WHAT DO LOCAL COUNCILS AND COUNCILLORS DO?
Local (parish and town) councils and councillors make a massive difference to the quality of life of local people. They are passionate about their communities and seek to make a change to help improve the lives of their residents.
Local councils run numerous services, depending on the size of the council. Many you will see day-to-day, but some are less known. These include introducing solar panels, setting up dementia-friendly groups, organising community buses, creating neighbourhood plans, implementing suitable housing, establishing youth projects, managing allotments and open spaces, maintaining footpaths, public seating and litter bins.
Councillors are elected to represent the local community, so you must either live or work in the council area. Becoming a councillor is a rewarding experience as you will be in a position to make a change in your community to help improve the lives of residents. A councillor’s role can include responsibilities such as developing strategies and plans for the area, helping with problems and ideas, representing the community, working with other local community groups, decision making and reviewing decisions and talking to the community about their needs and about what the council is doing.
