There are currently two vacancies on the Doddington & Whisby Parish Council.
For more information about the Parish Council or this website, please contact the Parish Clerk
Can you stand for election? Are you qualified to stand for election? Interested? Then please read on:
Being a Good Employer - A Guide for Parish and Town Councillors
Guidance for New Councillors 2019-20
NKDC Local Council Guide to Filling Vacancies
Qualifications for Standing for Election
The Good Councillors Guide 2018
FAQs:
Why be a town or parish councillor?
You can help to guide and support local residents. You can help improve the quality of life and the environment here and help our community change for the better.
Am I eligible?
You must be at least 18 years of age and one of the following nationalities:
- British;
- A Commonwealth National;
- An Irish or EU Citizen.
and either
- are on and remain on the register of electors for the parish;
or
- during the whole of the twelve months preceding the nomination have lived in, worked in or lived within 3 miles of the parish boundary.
Do I have to give up much time?
Council meets on the second Monday evening of each month. Physical meetings start at 6:30pm; remote meetings via Zoom at 7pm.
Documents are shared beforehand so that you can prepare for each meeting. Beyond that, how much time you contribute is up to you.
Do I need to be a member of a political party?
No.
Will I get paid?
No.
How long do I stand for?
Parish councillors are elected for four years. The next election will be May 2023.
How can I become a councillor?
You can either stand in a scheduled election or you can be co-opted by the existing members. Our next election will be 2023 but co-option can be carried out at any time before then.
What do parish councils talk about?
In Doddington & Whisby, about anything that is important to the local community. Planning applications, traffic & speeding, street lighting, litter, community facilities, open spaces, elections…
Council also has a close relationship with members and officers of Lincolnshire County Council, North Kesteven District Council & Lincolnshire Police.
Where do town and parish councils get their income from?
From residents. Each town or parish council sets a local tax each year called the precept which is used to deliver services in our community. This is paid as part of the overall council tax.
So I’m interested. What do I do now?
Find out more at www.beacouncillor.co.uk
Contact the clerk. Talk to a councillor. Come to a meeting. You will be very welcome.