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Parish Councillors are local people who volunteer their time to help improve the communities in which they live.<\/span><\/p>\n If you care about Bishop Middleham and Mainsforth and would like to make a positive difference, becoming a Parish Councillor could be one of the most rewarding ways to get involved.<\/span><\/p>\n You don’t need previous experience in local government\u2014just enthusiasm, common sense, and a willingness to work with others for the benefit of the parish.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#003366″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”|65px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bishopmiddleham-pc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BM-Sign-Ian-Young.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150%” hover_enabled=”0″ 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header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#003366″ border_style_all=”ridge” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bishop Middleham Parish Council is the first tier of local government, representing the communities of Bishop Middleham and Mainsforth<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n We work on behalf of our community to:<\/p>\n Our Vision [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#003366″ border_style_all=”ridge” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Serving as a Parish Councillor is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community.<\/span><\/p>\n Benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n No special qualifications are required, and training and support are available for all new councillors.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#003366″ border_style_all=”ridge” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n From time to time vacancies arise on the Parish Council through elections or co-option.<\/span><\/p>\n When vacancies become available they will be advertised:<\/span><\/p>\n If there are no current vacancies, you are still welcome to contact us to express your interest in becoming a future councillor.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ min_height=”215.8px” custom_margin=”17px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Did You Know?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n You don’t need previous experience in local government.<\/p>\n Training and support are provided, and new councillors are encouraged to learn as they go.<\/p>\n The most important qualities are enthusiasm, integrity and a commitment to your community.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.75em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#003366″ border_style_all=”ridge” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Parish Councillors are or co-opted members of the Council who work together to make decisions for the benefit of the whole community.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>As a councillor you may:<\/span><\/p>\n Council meetings are normally held once each month, with occasional additional meetings or community events.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.75em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#003366″ border_style_all=”ridge” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To be eligible to become a Parish Councillor, you must:<\/p>\n You cannot become a Parish Councillor if you:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.75em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#003366″ border_style_all=”ridge” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n When vacancies are advertised, applicants will normally be asked to submit a short Expression of Interest explaining:<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is the Parish Council<\/h2>\n
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<\/strong><\/strong>Conserving our Past \u2013 Building our Future<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWhy Become a Parish Councillor?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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What Does a Parish Councillor Do?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Who Can Become a Parish Councillor?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n