Casual Vacancy For Two Councillors
Guilsborough Parish Council currently has two vacancies for a Parish Councillor.
Anyone interested in applying is invited to nominate themselves by providing their full contact details and a brief explanation as to why they would like to become a Councillor by email to the Parish Clerk. To qualify to be able to stand as a candidate at a parish council election you must
• be at least 18 years old
• be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any member state of the European Union, and
• meet at least one of the following four qualifications:
a. You are, and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the parish in which you wish to stand from the day of your nomination onwards.
b. You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election.
c. Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of your nomination and the day of election has been in the parish area.
d. You have lived in the parish area or within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election.
The Electoral Commission publish full guidance which can be viewed or downloaded here.
WNC Local Plan – local roadshow Thursday 19th March Brixworth Community Centre 4pm- 7pm
Cllr Jonathan Harris and Cllr Christine Ware are holding a drop in roadshow about WNC’s draft local plan in Brixworth Community Centre between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday 19 March.
Details about the Local Plan can be found here: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/consultations/west-northamptonshire-local-plan-help-shape-future-your-area
Suicide Prevention – Support for Males
It’s a sad fact that in Northamptonshire, as is the trend of the national average, males are 3 times more likely to die by suicide than females.
This World Suicide Prevention Day 2025, West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council are sharing stories of males who have lived experience of suicide. We hope this video helps to #starttheconversation around suicide prevention and awareness. If you are worried about someone or need support yourself, you can access support via: Mental health services and support for adults | West Northamptonshire Council or Support Offer | North Northamptonshire Council. Additionally, you can contact the Northamptonshire Mental Health Number on 0800 448 0828 for support 24/7 for everyone, or you can text Chat Health on 07480635531. This video features a suicide prevention bench that is located in Abington Park.
The Parish Council has reviewed and reintroduced it’s Community Funding Policy
The Parish Council has reviewed and reintroduced it’s Community Funding Policy which is lodged under our General Policies section on the Transparency Page.
For ease of access, it can also be accessed from the link below for as long as this News Article remains active: Community Funding Policy 2025
Have you ever considered becoming a Councillor?
Maybe you’re interested in local democracy and becoming a parish councillor but want to know what it entails before taking the next step? This link is to free online training sessions/ briefings for those in the community who want to know more.