Who we are and what we do
Councillors
Chair of the Council for 2023 to 2024: To be confirmed
Vice Chair of the Council for 2023 to 2024: Councillor Seph Green
Councillor |
Contact Number |
Parish Council's Representative to outside bodies below: |
|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Marsh |
01455 557121 |
Eight Parishes Community Interest Company |
Lindsey Astle |
01455 552836 |
Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils |
Sephton Green |
01455 556672 |
|
James Robertson |
01455 552317 |
Misterton with Walcote Community Trust |
Deborah Irons |
01455 559810 |
Misterton with Walcote Parish Council - What We Do
Misterton with Walcote Parish Council consists of 5 Councillors who serve for a four year term ending in 2027. All Councillors are voluntary.
Our councillors are elected or co-opted. If you would like to become a councillor or find out more about what they do then please contact the clerk.
Council Meetings are usually held every 6 week at Walcote Memorial Hall. See the diary of meetings for more information.
For further information relating to the services offered by the Parish Council please contact the clerk who will be happy to give advice and assistance.
Useful Information
Code of Conduct (PDF, 357 Kb)
Reviewed and adopted on 21 May 2024
Powers & Duties of Parish Councils (PDF, 118 Kb)
Powers and duties of Parish Councils
It Takes All Sorts (PDF, 5.2 Mb)
A publication from the National Association of Local Councils explaining the role of a Parish Councillor.
The Good Councillor's Guide (PDF, 1.7 Mb)
A useful guide for new Councillors explaining the rules and procedures for Local Councils
Rules for councillors
A councillor has a responsibility to:
• Attend meetings when summoned to do so; the notice to attend a council meeting is, in law, a summons, because they have a duty to attend.
• Consider, in advance of the meeting, the agenda and any related documents which were sent with the summons.
• Take part in meetings and consider all the relevant facts and issues on matters which require a decision including the views of others expressed at the meeting.
• Take part in voting and respect decisions made by the majority of those present and voting.
• Ensure, with other councillors, that the council is properly managed.
• Represent the whole electorate, and not just those who voted for you.
Nolan Principles |
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Selflessness: |
you should act in the public interest |
Integrity: |
you should not put yourself under any obligations to others, allow them improperly to influence you or seek benefit for yourself, family, friends or close associates |
Objectivity: |
you should act impartially, fairly and on merit |
Accountability: |
you should be prepared to submit to public scrutiny necessary to ensure accountability |
Openness: |
you should be open and transparent in your actions and decisions unless there are clear and lawful reasons for non-disclosure |
Honesty |
you should always be truthful |
Leadership: |
as a councillor, you should promote, support and exhibit high standards of conduct and be willing to challenge poor behaviour. |