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Parish Councillors

We are grateful to everyone who comes along to our meetings, to show support and make a contribution under our Public Speaking slot. Some of you may wish to consider becoming a councillor and helping us with the community work and initiatives the Council carries out.

Just to let you know, Kinnerley Parish Council has 11 elected members, along with a professional Parish Clerk. Our area is made up of 4 electoral wards, namely: -

• Argoed / Kinnerley (3 councillors)
• Kynaston / Dovaston / Knockin Heath (3 councillors)
• Maesbrook (3 councillors)
• Edgerley / Pentre (2 councillors).

Elections are held every 4 years (next in May 2025) when all council positions are subject to the electoral process. Where there are more candidates than positions, then there will be a public vote. An opportunity to join the council can also arise from time to time when a casual vacancy occurs, and a process of ‘co-option’ can then take place.

If you might be interested in joining the council at some stage, then do have a chat to your existing councillors, and let the Parish Clerk know so that you can be notified if an opportunity arises, and in the meantime you might like to consider this event: 

Democracy in Action

13 November 2024 — 12.00 – 13.15
FREE 
Sponsor: Local Government Association

Do you want to give something back to your community? To empower your place in uncertain times? To use the momentum from the recent general election to renew your local area?

This NALC Make A Change and LGA Be A Councillor event aims to promote the idea of standing for election as a local (parish, town and community) and principal authority (district, county, borough or unitary) councillor at the May 2025 local council elections. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward for election. Join us to hear from experts in the field who have become brilliant local councillors at various local government levels, from all quarters. This unique free event will provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the work and role of local councillors in your community and answer your questions about standing for election as a local councillor in May 2025.

A diverse panel of experts will share their insights, experience, and advice. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with representatives from areas which held local council elections in May 2024 and elsewhere, to find out how you can change your place for good.

Speakers: Tamsin Hewett, advisor at the Local Government Association, Cllr Jackie Drake, Ulverston town and Westmorland and Furness district councillor, Neil Wedge, chief executive of the Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils and Cllr Chidi Nweke, Loughton Residents Association representative on Epping Forest District Council.  

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