A great opportunity awaits…!
The 1st May 2025 is when Parish Council elections take place in Northamptonshire, and we are looking for local people to stand for election who want to help shape the future of Tiffield.
Published: 21 February 2025
We need people from all backgrounds and experiences, who are passionate about their local
community, confident with IT and have a few hours spare each month. Councillors make a
huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with.
What’s involved?
You will need to be available to meet once a month and have time to receive and read various correspondence outside of these meetings. Councillors are not paid, but act in this role because they are passionate about the community and must abide by a local government code of conduct. Training to help you in your role is provided and paid for by the Council.
How long is the role for?
Once elected, parish councillors sit on the council for a period of four years. If they want to stay in the post, they can stand for re-election. This does not mean that you have to stay for four years. If you find it’s not for you, or you can no longer meet the commitment, you can stand down at any time.
What do parish councillors do?
Councillors are the voice for Tiffield meet regularly and make decisions about the direction of the council and the work it does for the community. Tiffield Parish Council’s aim is to ensure the needs of all sections of the community are considered when the council makes decisions and allocates financial resources.
The council uses the democratic process; by voting on all the decisions it makes, so it can hopefully make the right choices for the community it serves.
Do I need any skills, experience or special qualifications?
Some useful skills for being a councillor include:
• IT literate and good communication skills
• passionate about your community
• partnership and team working
• being flexible, adaptable and open-minded
Interested?
To find out more about the local elections, eligibility and what’s involved to become a councillor contact the clerk at clerk@tiffieldparishcouncil.gov.uk for an information pack containing the nomination forms.
Deadline for registrations is Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
What if you can’t do it but know someone who would be great?
Why not speak to them and see if it would be something they would consider.
Not sure what to do next?
If you are curious, why not come along to one of our Council Meetings, these are normally
held on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm, in the school hall.
