We are looking for a new councillor ! Please see the notices below to apply – closing date Friday 5th July.
If you are having any issues downloading the nomination form – please download the PDF form here
Please come and join us!
Celebrating our heritage and helping to create a sustainable future is an important part of RCC’s vision. If that’s important to you too and you’d like to be involved in helping to shape that vision, apply to come and join us. We need people on our community council from all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to put themselves forward. Become a councillor and make a difference!
Want to know more? Visit our web page about Becoming a Councillor (https://rhossilicc.org.uk/your-council/becoming-a-councillor/) or get in touch with us for a chat (councillors’ contact details are available at https://rhossilicc.org.uk/your-council/) or email rhossilicc@gmail.com.
Interested? It’s as easy as 1,2 3!
1. Check that you are eligible to stand (most people are). Details are given at the start of the Nomination form and on the webpage address above.
2. Look at the process we’ll be following, so you know what to expect. Full details of this can be found here: https://rhossilicc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Co-opting-a-councillor-following-casual-vacancy-07-2023.pdf
3. Apply! Complete the short Nomination for Co-option form which you can download here or by requesting a paper copy from rhossilicc@gmail.com. You’ll be asked to include brief details about your interests and the skills and experience you can bring to the council. Return the form to us, by email or post, to the contact details given on the Nomination form.
Closing date: 5pm Friday 5th July 2024
All applications will be considered at the Council meeting on Wednesday July 24th, when councillors will vote to select the successful candidate.
All applicants will be provided with the same information about the selection process and will be treated equally, in a fair and open process.
We look forward to hearing from you.
If you’d like to know more about the work of Community Councils within the context of Local Government, visit https://rhossilicc.org.uk/county-councils-community-councils-local-government-who-does-what/ for some general information.
