Kelling Parish Council - Councillors
Kelling Parish Councillors
Councillor James Mills (Chairman)
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Councillor Andrew Cunningham
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Councillor Derryn Ellingham
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Councillor Philip Randell
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Councillor Timothy Griffin
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Councillor Chris Hill
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Councillor Ina Grundy
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Parish Clerk - Julie Chance
The Role of a Councillor
A councillor is a member of the council and is normally elected for a term of four years. People of any political or religious persuasion are eligible to become a councillor, although their personal views should not extend into their parish council work. A councillor is an unpaid voluntary role.
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They are elected to represent the interests of the local community as a whole and promote a harmonious local environment. The number of elected councillors depends on the size of the area. In Kelling we are able to have 7 councillors.
Local councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. They are democratically elected local authorities and exist in England, Wales and Scotland. The term ‘local council’ is synonymous with ‘parish council’, ‘town council’ and ‘community council’.