Would you like to make a difference to your community?

Why not become a Parish Councillor?

All parish council seats are due for election in 2012 when local elections are held.

What is the role of a Parish Councillor?

·         To represent the ward and the views of it's residents that he or she represents at grass roots level

·        To work in areas of community leadership

·        To plan, run, develop and monitor parish council business

·        To always work in the public interest

How long is a term of office?

Four years unless elected at a by-election when you would serve until the next scheduled election.

Will I have time to be a councillor?

Dunholme Parish Council meet on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

How much will I get paid?

There is great reward to be gained by serving your community at grass roots level, though unfortunately there is no provision for a parish councillor to be paid. You may be reimbursed for expenses. There is a limit to how much may be claimed.

For further information on the legal qualifications and procedure for becoming a Parish Councillor please contact:

PARISH COUNCIL - VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

At the March meeting of Dunholme Parish Council the new 3 year Village Improvement Plan was agreed and Councillors took on the responsibility for overseeing areas of the plan. Details of the first year of the plan can be viewed on the Parish Notice Board, but what you will not see there is the need for community involvement if the plan is to succeed. We all need to work together to enhance our environment.

It is intended to have a more proactive role in the monitoring and upkeep of highways, footpaths, open spaces and play areas as well as enhancing the area of the Beck and improving the historic Pinfold. We have already asked LCC for permission to install seven flower containers which we hope will be successful and develop further next year. It is intended to initiate a village sign design competition and plans are afoot for a garden competition and an entry into the Village-in-Bloom festival next summer. We hope you agree that the area around the War Memorial is so much more attractive and local neighbours have offered to maintain the attractive containers, which add to the already pleasing display round the memorial itself.

We are very grateful to the residents and businesses that have already come forward with their suggestions and offers of help; R & S L North of Lincoln Road have donated the flower containers, two residents have undertaken to walk all the footpaths to assess any work necessary and other residents have offered to help with the maintenance of the flower containers.

Thank you!

If you are able to make a practical input into any of the objectives on the plan please contact the Clerk (01673862738 or e-mail dunholmepc@btinternet.com) who will put you in touch with the Councillor overseeing that objective. Thank you in advance for you interest and involvement.

Cllr Mrs Mandy Murphy