Councillor Vacancies

Have you ever thought about becoming a Parish Councillor?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We have vacancies for Councillors within Martlesham Council.

We welcome people from different backgrounds, ages, skills and abilities. What is most important, is that you care about Martlesham and are able to take a proactive approach to the role.

About the role

Parish Councillors take collective decisions of behalf of all residents within the Parish. They have a responsibility to be well-informed, especially about diverse local views, and to listen to, and understand, the views and needs of different groups in the community. Councillors must avoid taking decisions that only take account of their own opinion.

Councillors contribute to the work of the Council by suggesting ideas, influencing policies, engaging in constructive debate and by responding to the needs and views of the community. Councillors comment on proposals to ensure the best outcome and vote to enable the Council to make decisions.

A councillor is expected to commit a minimum of 2 hours per month, but there are plenty of opportunities to get more involved if you are able to. The role can be challenging, but the amount of time spent on your duties is largely up to you, and your involvement will make a significant, positive impact to your local community.

The role is unpaid, but Councillors are not volunteers in a legal sense. They are elected representatives and holders of a public office with statutory duties. Councillors serve for a 4-year term, unless co-opted or elected in a by-election, when they serve until the next election. They must apply the law and comply with the Code of Member Conduct.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a councillor position, you must:

  • Be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, or a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights.
  • Be 18 years old or older.
  • Be registered as a local government elector for the parish.
  • Has resided in the parish for the past twelve months or rented/tenanted land in the parish.
  • Has their principal place of work in the parish; or has lived within three miles of the parish.

Please download the form below to make your application to become a Parish Councillor. Your completed form can be returned to clerk@martleshamcouncil.org.uk

Co-option of Parish Councillor- application template

Join Martlesham Parish Council! We have vacancies available. Make a difference in your community today! Martlesham is a growing community, and we need passionate people to represent the interests of our residents. You don’t need any special qualifications, just a passion for your community and a willingness to listen, learn and contribute. What does it involve? Council meetings are usually held once a month at our Parish Room Share ideas and help to shape decisions for the benefit of our community A councillor is expected to commit a minimum of 2 hours per month, but there are plenty of opportunities to get more involved if you are able to. We welcome people from different backgrounds, ages, skills and abilities. What is most important, is that you care about Martlesham and are able to take a proactive approach to the role. The role can be challenging, but the amount of time spent on your duties is largely up to you, and your involvement will make a significant, positive impact to your local community!
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