Paul Sanders
Committees:
- Annual Parish Meeting – Chair
- Hempstead Parish Council – Chair
Charlie Mack
Committees:
- Annual Parish Meeting – Vice Chair
- Hempstead Parish Council – Vice Chair
Charles Inglis
Committees:
- Annual Parish Meeting – Member
- Hempstead Parish Council – Member
Jonathon Neville
Committees:
- Annual Parish Meeting – Member
- Hempstead Parish Council – Member
William Mack
Committees:
- Annual Parish Meeting – Member
- Hempstead Parish Council – Member
Yvette Gibson
Committees:
- Annual Parish Meeting – Member
- Hempstead Parish Council – Member
The Role of a Councillor
A councillor is a member of the council and is normally elected for a term of four years. The last elections were in 2023. 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.
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 thornage 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’.