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FAQs About Councillors

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Town and Parish Councillors. These FAQs cover how to become a Parish Councillor, basic information about parish councillors and their conduct.

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1 Q: A Councillor handed his letter of resignation to the Chairman at the last meeting. The Chairman gave the letter to the Clerk saying he would not accept it. What happens now?
2 Q: A Councillor has just resigned and I would like to fill his place. How do I go about this?
3 Q: A Councillor's own house is in the same street as planning application. He declares an interest but refuses the Chairmans request that he sit with the public. Is this OK?
4 Q: A Parish Councillor stood down at the last elections and was then appointed Parish Clerk - can they be paid?
5 Q: Are Parish Councillors paid?
6 Q: Can a Councillor be paid to work for the Council
7 Q: Can a parish councillor sit on more than 1 parish council?
8 Q: Can I be a councillor for more than one parish council?
9 Q: Can Parish Councillors accept gifts?
10 Q: Can Parish Councillors get special favours?
11 Q: Do you have to be a member of a political party?
12 Q: Does the parish council chairman have any special powers?
13 Q: How do I complain about a parish councillor?
14 Q: How do I resign as a Parish Councillor?
15 Q: One of our councillors voted by proxy at the last parish council meeting. Is this ok?
16 Q: Our Parish Council Chairman has served for over 20 years and I expect he will stand again in May. When should he stand down?
17 Q: Our parish council chairman makes urgent decisions by himself between parish council meetings, can he do this?
18 Q: Some Parish Councillors want a vote of no confidence in the Chairman. Is this a good idea?
19 Q: What is a casual parish council vacancy?
20 Q: When a planning application in the street was considered by the Parish Council a councillor left the room?
21 Q: Who can become a Parish Councillor

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