Parish Council - Election in May

The Parish Council elections will soon be upon us. If you are interested in being a voice for your community and are willing to invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood this is the role for you!!

The Council need 11 Councillors over 2 different wards: Warbleton (9 elected seats) and Bodle Street Green (2 elected seats). You will need to be nominated by 2 electors in the ward, in which you stand for election.

The election will be held on Thursday 4th May. To stand for election you must be:

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

The Parish Council has the overall responsibility for the wellbeing of our local community. Our work falls into three main categories:

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

If you would like to be a candidate, please contact the Parish Clerk as soon as possible to collect a nomination pack. Your nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 4pm on Tuesday 4th April 2023.

If you would like to meet the current councillors face-to-face and obtain a broad overview of our current projects please come along to our Annual Parish Assembly on Thursday 9th March at the Dunn Village Hall at 6pm. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have or alternatively please contact the Parish Clerk directly.

Jackie Cottrell, Parish Council Clerk, 4 Kingsmarsh Cottages, Five Ashes, TN20 6JE

Tel: 07793 029039. Email: warbletonparishcouncil@gmail.com

Normal office hours: Tuesday 9am-5pm