Parish Councillors Vacancies

Devoran (2 positions) and Carnon Downs (1 position)

Would you like to make a difference?

Feock Parish Council has three vacancies, one in the Carnon Downs ward and two in Devoran ward for Parish Councillors, which is planned to fill by co-option at the September and/or October meetings.

There is so much to get involved in from reviewing planning applications, helping with making improvements to footpaths and recreation areas, highways issues and our wellbeing work to name but a few! You will also be required to attend the Parish Council meetings which generally take place on the first or second Monday evening of the month in Devoran, you can also join other Committees such as Planning and Access & Amenities if you wish.

To become a Councillor you must:

Be a British or a citizen of the Commonwealth. You may also be eligible as a citizen of the European Union, however the criteria has changed now that the UK has left the European Union. Please check on the gov.uk website for advice about EU citizens’ voting and candidacy rights in local elections; and be at least 18 years old.

• be an elector of the parish; or

• in the past 12 months have occupied (as owner or tenant) land or other premises in the parish; or

• work in the parish (as your principal or only place of work); or live within three miles of the parish boundary.

Please note, being a Parish Councillor is a voluntary position and we would recommend people who are interested attend a Parish Council or Committee meeting before applying to gain an understanding of the issues you will be involved with.

The next meetings are:

Monday 22nd July and Monday 9th September at 6pm (Full Council) and Access & Amenities Committee on Monday 23rd September at 6pm

If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please send an email or letter of application explaining why you would like to join the Parish Council, what you can bring to the Council and any previous relevant experience, to the Parish Clerk by Thursday 5th September 2024.  A copy of the co-option process can be found on our website under Council – Policies.

Contact details:

Debra Roberts, Parish Clerk  email: debra@feockparishcouncil.co.uk 01872 863333

Feock Parish Council, The Old Market Hall, Market Street, Devoran, TR3 6QA