Parish Councillor Vacancy
Added on 07 July 2026
PLUMTREE PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF COUNCILLOR VACANCY TO BE FILLED BY CO-OPTION
Plumtree Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor.
The Parish Council is seeking applications from eligible members of the community who are interested in serving as a Parish Councillor and helping to represent the interests of local residents.
Are you eligible?
To be considered for co-option, you must:
· Be at least 18 years of age.
· Be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland.
· Meet at least one of the following qualifications:
o Be registered as a local government elector for the parish; or
o Have occupied, as owner or tenant, land or other premises in the parish during the whole of the previous 12 months; or
o Have had your principal or only place of work in the parish during the previous 12 months; or
o Have lived in or within three miles of the parish during the previous 12 months.
How to apply
Anyone wishing to be considered for co-option should submit a brief written expression of interest outlining:
· Why you would like to become a Parish Councillor.
· Any relevant skills, experience or local knowledge you could bring to the Council.
Applications should be sent to:
The Clerk to Plumtree Parish Council at [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th July
Applicants will be invited to attend the Parish Council meeting on Monday 20th July at which the co-option will be considered.
For further information about the role of a Parish Councillor or the co-option process, please contact the Clerk on the email address above.