Mileham Parish Council

Mileham Parish Councillors

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The councillors are;

  • Mark Butler-Stoney

  • Angela Cutbill (Chair)

  • Jeffrey Pearce (Vice Chair) 

  • Angela Teague

  • Clare Wheeler

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Becoming a Councillor

Are you interested in joining the Parish Council?

 

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 for Mileham although their personal, political views should not extend into their parish council work.

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

 

  • 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 Mileham a better place to live!

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Anyone wishing to become or remain on the parish council from May 2019 had to apply through a formal process managed by Breckland Council.  

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Vacancies 

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There are currently two vacancies and if any parishioners wish to become a member, please contact us

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The Role of a Councillor

 

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 Mileham Village, 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’.

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