Hilborough Parish Council
Ever wondered what your Parish Council is here to do? The Parish Council has 7 members. We represent the village on various matters.
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The Council is the third tier of local government. The other two are Norfolk County Council and Breckland District Council.
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Hilborough Parish Councillors
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Mr Andrew Steward – tel: 01760 756247
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Mrs Sharan Newnham – tel: 01760 756545
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Mr Alistair Leech - Vice Chair tel: 01760 756016
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Mrs Carol Cox – Chairman tel: 01760 756210
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Three current vacancies
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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 Hilborough 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’.