Mileham Parish Council
Mileham Parish Councillors
Mrs Angela Cutbill (Chairman), been a Councillor for 7 years.
Mrs Muriel Harmer(Vice-Chairman), been a Councillor for Mileham for 30 years.
Mrs Marilyn Bergan, been a Councillor for 5 years.
Mr Mark Butler-Stoney, been a Councillor for Mileham for 30 years.
Mr Jeffrey Pearce, been a Councillor at Mileham previously but has just recently joined again.
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.
Becoming a parish councillor is a rewarding and valued form of public service. All councillors contribute to the work of the Parish Council by:
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Having a say about the things they care about
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Putting forward ideas for better services
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Responding to the needs and views of parishioners
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Seeking the best outcome to local issues
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Getting involved in decision making
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Helping to make Mileham a better place to live!
Anyone wishing to become or remain on the parish council from May 2019 had to apply through a formal process managed by Breckland Council.
Vacancies
There are currently Two Vacancies and if any parishioners wish to become a member, please contact us
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.
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’.