Become a Haydon Wick Parish Councillor: Co-option Vacancy
Haydon Wick Parish Council is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Parish Councillor and help shape the future of our community.
As a Parish Councillor, you will:
- Represent the interests of the parish and the community
- Influence important local issues like planning, environment, transport and community facilities
- Work alongside community groups to improve the parish
- Have a voice in how council tax money is invested in local services and amenities
- Attend meetings, engage with residents, and make decisions that will have a real impact on the community.
It’s a rewarding way to give back and ensure our parish remains a vibrant, desirable place to live, work and raise a family.
If you are passionate about improving our community with a few hours (or more!) each month to volunteer, we encourage you to put yourself forward. Any qualifying Haydon Wick resident can become a candidate.
For more information on roles, responsibilities and how to get involved, contact Georgina Morgan-Denn, Chief Officer/Clerk at clerk@haydonwick.gov.uk.
Make your voice heard – Become a Haydon Wick Parish Councillor today!
To apply:
1. Attend at least one Council meeting before the co-option takes place on the 24th June 2025 (Council Meetings | Haydon Wick Parish Council | Calendar of Events)
2. Contact current councillors with any questions
3. Complete the application form above
4. Submit a cover letter explaining why you want to become a councillor
A panel will consider your application and invite you in for a conversation.
Closing date: 12th June 2025
Please apply through the form below:
To qualify, you must:
- Be a UK/Commonwealth/Irish/EU citizen
- Be at least 18 years old
- Either live in the parish, live within 3 miles of the parish, work in the parish, or have lived/owned property in the parish within the last year
You cannot become a councillor if:
- You have been convicted of a crime with a prison sentence of 3+ months in the last 5 years
- You have been declared bankrupt
- You are employed by the Parish Council
As a councillor, you’ll need to attend bi-weekly meetings (minimum 4 hours per month). And support working parties.
There are allowances available to cover travel/subsistence costs when on council duties.
