WOODTON
PARISH COUNCIL

The Role of a Councillor​

Becoming a Parish Councillor is a rewarding and valued form of public service. All Councillors contribute to the work of the Parish Council by:

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• Having a say about the things they care about
• Putting forward ideas for better services
• Responding to the needs and views of parishioners
• Seeking the best outcome to local issues
• Getting involved in decision making

• Helping to make Woodton a better place to live!

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The Parish Council meets approximately eight times per financial year as standard practice, normally on a Tuesday at 7.30pm at Woodton Village Hall. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.​

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Guidance for new Councillors

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A Councillor is a member of the Council and is normally elected for a term of four years.  People of any political or religious persuasion are eligible to become a Councillor, although their personal views should not extend into their Parish Council work. A Councillor is an unpaid voluntary role.

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They are elected to represent the interests of the local community as a whole and promote a harmonious local environment. The number of elected Councillors depends on the size of the area. In Woodton we are able to have 7 Councillors.

Local Councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. They are democratically elected local authorities and exist in England, Wales and Scotland. The term ‘local council’ is synonymous with ‘Parish Council’, ‘Town Council’ and ‘Community Council’.