Vacancy for One Co-opted Parish Councillor

Do you want to get things done and contribute to the well-being of the community of Rainow?

We are a friendly Council of varied ages, genders and backgrounds who share a common enthusiasm for the beautiful Parish of Rainow.

The role of Councillor is wide-ranging. We work together as a team, discussing and agreeing actions on local policies and issues affecting residents. Meetings are held monthly in the evening on the third Tuesday in the month.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Do you meet the following criteria?

· British, Commonwealth or EU citizen

· Aged 18 years or over

· Meet at least one of the following: a) appear on the Electoral Register for the parish b) lived in (or within 3 miles of) the parish for at least a year c) main place of work is within the parish for at least a year.

The Council intends to fill this vacancy by co-option at the next full council meeting on:

Tuesday 16th December 2025

(Deadline for applications NOON Tuesday 9th December)

Expressions of interest (for form see below) are invited from anyone that would like to be considered for co-option along with a brief background of your experience and why you would like to become a Parish Councillor.

For an informal chat about the role please speak with the Parish Clerk or Councillors (listed in the Raven or on our website). Details regarding the role of a Councillor and how to apply can be found on our website www.rainow.com or email parishclerk@rainow.com

Expression_of_Interest_in_Co-option_BLANK (1).pdf

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b. GoodCllrsGuide2017_v2.pdf

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