Parish Council Vacancies

There are currently no vacancies on Greetwell Parish Council.

Being a parish councillor is an incredibly rewarding experience to help bring positive change to your community and work closely with residents.

It is also a challenging and unpaid role, which requires time commitment and an ability to get stuck in.

If you're interested in becoming a councillor, the following information may be of interest.

For more information, please contact the Parish Clerk.

REASONS NOT TO BECOME A PARISH COUNCILLOR!

Pro	Con
I’m too young.	Anyone aged 18 or over is eligible providing they are on the Electoral Register.
I’m too old.	There is no upper age limit.
I’m too lazy and I'm not interested in my community	A valid reason so don’t bother!
I don’t have the time	On average 1-3 hours per week is needed. Meetings are once a month on the first Thursday of each month except August. With a valid reason for absence, missing some meetings is acceptable.
Everyone on the council is old	Come and see – we all have a “young” outlook and certainly don’t fall into the “old” bracket. Otherwise come and join us and lower the average age!
I prefer to let others do the work and then complain at what they are doing (or not!)	Another valid reason for not offering yourself for election but bear in mind that expressing your views on Facebook or in the street rather than Council meetings will not change a thing in Sudbrooke. If you can’t be bothered, does that mean it’s fair to criticise those people who are bothered!
I haven’t lived here long	As long as you have been in the village for a year, either as a resident, owning a business or owning land or other asset then you are eligible providing you are on the Electoral Register. The views of “incomers” are valued as very often they see things that people who have been in the village for many years don’t.