Parish Councillor Vacancy

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A vacancy has arisen for a new councillor to join Wraxall & Failand Parish Council.  The recently approved Wraxall & Failand Neighbourhood Plan gives the Parish Council a greater say in future developments within our parish.  If you feel strongly about maintaining the rural nature of the area in which we live, this is an opportunity for you to participate in and make a difference to the future of our parish.

To qualify for this volunteer position, a person must be aged 18 years or older and be a citizen of the United Kingdom, any EU Country or any Commonwealth country and also meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Is, and thereafter continues to be, a local government elector in the parish of Wraxall and Failand or
  • During the whole of the 12 months preceding the date of appointment has occupied as owner or tenant any premises in the parish of Wraxall and Failand or
  • During the whole of the 12 months preceding the date of appointment has had a principle or only place of work in the parish of Wraxall and Failand or
  • During the whole of the 12 months preceding the date of appointment has resided either in the parish of Wraxall and Failand or within three miles of it.

There are a number of reasons why a person may not stand for this position.  These include if the person:

  • Is subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order, or an interim bankruptcy restriction order, or a debt relief restrictions order, or an interim debt restrictions order or
  • Has, within five years before the date of appointment, or since being appointed, been convicted of an offence in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man which has imposed a sentence of imprisonment of three months or more (whether suspended or not) without the option of a fine.

For further information, and an application form, please contact the Parish Clerk on 07859911204 or email clerk@wraxallandfailand-pc.gov.uk.  Alternatively, please feel free to contact any of the Parish Councillors whose details can be found on this website.

The vacancy notice is attached to this post.

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