Members of the Parish Council

Our councillors do not have set responsibilities but volunteer as matters arising occur. If representation is required on external local public bodies, councillors volunteer depending on availability.

Chairman

Cllr D. Smith

cllr.d.smith@nospc.org.uk

07932 643793

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Vice Chairman

Cllr S. Sleight

cllr.s.sleight@nospc.org.uk

01509 854140


VACANCY




Councillor

Cllr S. Ponting

cllr.s.pointing@nospc.org.uk

01509 844088

Councillor

Cllr A Hall

cllr.a.hall@nospc.org.uk


Councillor

Cllr N. Hillier


cllr.n.hillier@nospc.org.uk


07956 593018

Vacancy

County Councillor

Cllr Andy Brown

Clllr Stuart Matthews

Cllr.Andy.Brown@nottscc.gov.uk

Cllr.Stuart.Matthews@nottscc.gov.uk


Rushcliffe Borough Councillor

Cllr Matt Barney

Cllr.MBarney@rushcliffe.gov.uk

07788 682696

Clerk to the Council

Sue Lewis

171 Weston Road, Aston on Trent, Derby, DE72 2BA. clerk@nospc.org.uk

07776 458154

 

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River Soar from western bank

How do you become a parish councillor?

To qualify to be a parish councillor you must be:

  • A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union.
  • At least 18 on the day that he or she is nominated as a candidate
  • A registered local government elector within the parish
  • A resident in the parish, or within three miles of the parish, or working full time in the parish for at least 12 months prior to the nomination or election day.

A person is disqualified from holding office as a parish or town councillor if:

  • They hold a paid office, or other place of profit in the council
  • They are the subject of a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order.
  • They have been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to more than 3 months imprisonment within the last five years · They incur illegal expenditure (when acting as a councillor) of over £2,000, or are found guilty of using corrupt or illegal practices.

What powers and duties do parish councils have?
Parish councils have a variety of powers and duties, all of which impact directly on the community.