We are calling on all residents who are passionate about their communityChipping Campden Town Council will be hosting two information events for prospective candidates to drop in and learn more about becoming a Councillor➢ The role of the Councillor➢ What a Town Council doesEvent 1: Saturday, 25 February 2023, 10-12pm Event 2: Saturday, 4 March 2023, 10-12pm The Lower Town Hall For more details contact -e: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:clerk@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk">clerk@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk</a>w: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk">chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk</a><h3> WHAT DO LOCAL COUNCILS DO?</h3><h3></h3>Your local (parish and town) council has overall responsibility for the wellbeing ofyour local community. Their work falls into three main categories:• Delivery of services• Improve the quality of life for residents• Give communities a democratic voiceLocal 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, and maintaining footpaths, public seating and litter bins. <h3>BECOMING A LOCAL COUNCILLOR</h3>As a local councillor you can become a voice for your community and make real change. Local councillors are the champions of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood.Local councillor responsibilities fall into three main categories:• Decision-making• Monitoring• Getting involved locallyLocal councillors attend to local needs of residents, local groups and businesses, make decisions on local services, collaborate with district and borough councils to adhere to local needs, and progress vital projects to invest in the future of the community.<h3>CAN I STAND FOR ELECTION?</h3>To stand for election to a local council you must be:• A UK or Commonwealth citizen; or be a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; orbe a citizen of another Member State of the European Union• At least 18 years old• An elector of the local council; or in the past 12 months occupied land or other premises in the area the local council serves (as owner or tenant); or work in the area local council serves (as your principal or only place of work); or live within three miles of the local council boundary<h3>FIND OUT MORE AT:</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nalc.gov.uk/makeachange">www.nalc.gov.uk/makeachange</a><h3>DEADLINE:</h3>Local elections take place on 4 May 2023 – you could be a candidate! The last date for nominations is 4pm on 4 April 2023.Nominations are published by 4pm on 5 April 2023.

We are calling on all residents who are passionate about their communityChipping Campden Town Council will be hosting two information events for prospective candidates to drop in and learn more about becoming a Councillor➢ The role

Make a Change: Become a Councillor and Be the Difference

Super Admin

Admin

Moderator

Subscriber

Member

Community Home

Chipping Campden news, community discussions and support. Post your content and join in the discussions to help others in the town and local area.