New Councillors sought to join the parish council

Mareham le Fen Parish Council is seeking seven people to take up vacant seats on Mareham le Fen Parish Council.  

Without them it has been proving diffciult to hold meetings to deal with local issues that need parish council attention.  

You must be:

• 18 years of age or over at the date of application; and
• A British citizen, a Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, or EU citizen with retained rights, and
• A local government elector within the parish; or
• Have worked in the parish for the last 12 months; or
• Have lived in the parish, or within 3 miles of it, for the last 12 months; or
• Owned land/property in the parish area for the last 12 months

You cannot stand if you hold a paid office or any other paid employment with this Parish Council or if you are disqualified from being elected by reason of any disqualification set out below:

• Disqualified by a court from holding public office
• Subject to a bankruptcy order or interim order
• Convicted of an offence where the sentence of imprisonment was more than 3 months (even if sentence suspended) during the last 5 years
• Found guilty of corrupt or illegal practices under the Representation of the People’s Act
• Subject to notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003

It is desirable for members to have an interest in and understanding of local affairs and the local community, with a willingness to represent the Council and its residents and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.  Members should be willing and able to work with the parish council’s partners such as local charities and voluntary groups, other parish councils and principal authorities as well as with fellow members of the council.

To be considered for co-option please email: clerk@marehamlefen-pc.gov.uk and you will be sent a short Co-option Application and Eligiblity Form to complete and invited to the next parish council meeting to be considered for co-option..