A: Your question is indicative of the increasing interest in Parish Council affairs. It can be very rewarding to serve as a Parish Councillor. Where this is a casual vacancy for a Councillor all you need to do is contact the Clerk of the council and make your interest known.

The Parish Clerk must post certain notices with reference to a casual vacancy procedure and if 10 or more local electors demand it there wouild be a by-election. In the absence of a by-election being called, there is best practice procedure for co-opting a Parish Councillor.

Parish Councils may also co-opt non-Councillors to Committees and Working Parties which can be a useful way for you to support their work, so let the Clerk know even if you would only like to help in this way.