Casual Vacancy

Following the recent resignation of Mr Richard Parker there is now a vacancy for a Councillor to represent the Hookwood Ward on Charlwood Parish Council.

The elected members are looking for one Hookwood resident to be co-opted onto the Parish Council.

If you are interested in applying for the vacancy it might be useful to read the document below on Becoming a Parish Councillor. Applicants should then write a letter of interest to the Parish Clerk at the address below or send an email to clerk@charlwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk. You should include the information shown at the bottom of this page and also give details of any previous community or council experience; any other skills you can bring to the Council, your interests and recent career history. Also include your reasons for wishing to be a Councillor.

Applications will need to be received by Wednesday 6th March 2024 and the Parish Council will consider the candidate(s) at the full Council Meeting to be held at 7:30pm on Monday 15th March 2021.

The Parish Council has a number of committees that deal with aspects of the Parish Council’s roles and responsibilities: Finance Committee, Planning & Highways Committee, Services and Amenities Committee. Further details of the services the Parish Council provide can be obtained from the Clerk, contact details as below.

Co-option of a Parish Councillor – information needed:-

Name: (in full): Address: Telephone (Day) and (Evening): Email:

You must be able to answer “Yes” to at least one of the following four questions to be eligible:

(a) Are you a registered as a Local Government Elector at your address above? Yes / No

(b) Do you reside in the Parish Ward of Charlwood, or within 3 miles? Yes / No

(c) Do you occupy land or premises within the Parish Ward of Charlwood? Yes / No

(d) Is your main place of work within Parish Ward of Charlwood? Yes / No

 

Janette Coulthard
Clerk & RFO to the Council