Notice of Vacancy for Councillor on Tiffield & Caldecote Parish Council

What do you need to be a good councillor? Below are a few suggestions (don’t worry, you don’t have to tick every box!).

Communication skills – good listener, responds to e-mails sent by clerk and other councillors, open to new ideas, computer literate and willing to work electronically.

Personal qualities – honest, confident, forward thinking, proactive, respectful of professional knowledge and objectivity of officers, supportive, polite, patient but tenacious, sense of humour!

Commitment – prepared for meetings, team player, punctual, available and accessible for scheduled and ad-hoc meetings, takes role seriously, willing to participate, interested, enthusiastic, positive outlook.

Knowledge – understands council’s objectives, understands financial rules and regs, understands the roles and responsibilities of officers and members, willing to learn and develop and undertake training.

As a councillor representing your community you will help keep it a great place to live and work. You will be supported in your role and will be expected to undertake some initial online training. You should be comfortable working electronically. You should have a positive outlook and a can-do attitude and be willing to work as part of a team.

It would be great if we could have a few folks step forward to help keep our parish and community a great place to live.

If you are interested or would like to know more, then please contact the Clerk at clerk@tiffieldparishcouncil.gov.uk or call on 01327 323195