Vacancies

Parish Council Vacancies

Election

An election is to due be held on Wednesday 11 June 2025 for councillor vacancies as a result of the resignation of Salim Hadjoudj and due to the non-attendance of Vilija Spurr.

Vacancies are filled by co-option, unless a request for an election to fill a vacancy has been made in writing to the Returning Officer by ten electors for the parish.

The estimated cost to the council of an election is £5,000 without poll cards, or £9,000 with poll cards (Source: WLDC). The council has £7,200 ring-fenced funds to cover the costs of elections (as of May 2025).

 

Notice of a councillor vacancy

Notice of a vacancy March 2025 (Vilija Spurr)

Notice of a vacancy April 2025 (Salim Hadjoudj)

Notice of a vacancy May 2025 (Elizabeth Hillman)

 

 

Co-option 

There are currently no vacancies available for co-option.

Information about when a vacancy is available and open for co-option: 

To stand for co-option to a local council you must be:

  • A UK or Commonwealth citizen; or be a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; or be a citizen of another Member State of the European Union
  • At least 18 years old
  • An elector of the local council; or in the past 12 months occupied land or other premises in the area the local council serves (as owner or tenant); or work in the area local council serves (as your principal or only place of work); or live within three miles of the local council boundary.

When there is a vacancy for a councillor, it is advertised on this page and on the parish council's noticeboard at Saxilby Co-op. You can apply by submitting an application, using the form below. This is then considered at full council.

Application Form 

What does a local council do?

Your local council has overall responsibility for the wellbeing of your local community. Their work falls into three main categories:

  • Delivery of services
  • Improve quality of life for residents
  • Give communities a democratic voice
Becoming a local councillor

As a local councillor you can become a voice for your community and make real change. Councillors are community leaders and represent the interests of the communities they serve. Local councillors have three main responsibilities:

  • Decision-making
  • Monitoring
  • Getting involved locally

Calling all community heroes to become parish councillors. We want people of all backgrounds and experience to represent the community and help #MakeAChange.

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