Sibford Gower Parish Council – Councillor Vacancy

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Sibford Gower Parish Council currently has a vacancy for a parish councillor. If you are enthusiastic about your community and would like to work as part of team to maintain and improve the village then please consider joining the Parish Council.

The Parish Council meets 4 times per year (Mar, May, Sep, and Dec) with the occasional need to call extra meetings due to planning applications or other urgent matters. The dates for meetings in 2024 are:                 

19th March

22nd May

11th September

18th December

If you have any questions or would like to put your name forward to be considered for co-option please contact the Clerk on sibford.gower.pc@thesibfords.org.uk / 07419 126 206 before 23rd February 2024 with the aim of co-opting a new councillor at the 19th March meeting.

CRITERIA FOR STANDING AS A PARISH COUNCILLOR

Candidates must fit at least one of the following criteria –

  • On Electoral Register (i.e. registered to vote) for the parish
  • Have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish/community area over the last 12 months
  • Lived within 3 miles of the parish over the last 12 months
  • Their principal place of work is in the parish and has been for at least 12 months