I have been employed by a handful of Parish/Community Councils since 2015 and Bayston Hill Parish Council is ambitious and forward looking. There is one concern I have, that more community minded residents need to seriously consider joining the Council and help make your village an even more desirable place to live. There are fifteen seats on the council and by rights they should all be occupied - with representation right across the piece. If you have a young family it is important your voice is heard. The youngsters need great places to exercise and have fun - there is already a commitment to develop an indoor sports hall and you could help shape this. You may be interested in how the world is to arrest carbon emissions and there is no better place to start than here in your village. Your Council has already resolved to be Carbon Net Zero by 2035 - could that be sooner ? - yes with your drive and enthusiasm. If you want to know more, please get in touch - 07458 095619 and speak to me. I have also attached a file below with more information.
Shaun Jones, Locum Clerk for Bayston Hill Parish Council.
Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help make a long-lasting change? Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it?
Shropshire Association of Local Councils invites you to join us at this free open discussion event:
6.30 ON FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2021 via ZOOM
You will have the opportunity to ask our Panel about local councils, what they do, the role of a councillor and how to become one.
Meet viral sensation, Jackie Weaver, Chief Officer at the Cheshire Association of Local Councils and a group of community heroes to discuss getting involved with your local (parish and town) council.
Speakers: Cllrs Gwilym Butler, Shropshire Council, Dan Harman, Bomere Heath Parish Council, Dan Thomas, Town Mayor of Much Wenlock Town Council, Helen Ball Town Clerk, Shrewsbury Town Council and Justin Griggs, Head of Policy and the National Association of Local Councils.
To join, please book your place by visiting: https://www.alcshropshire.co.uk/events/2021/03/12/make-change-become-councillor
NB: This event is part of NALC's Make A Change campaign to encourage more people from all backgrounds and experiences who are undiscovered community heroes to put themselves forward for election. If you are already involved in local councils as councillor, clerk or any other council staff, please find out more about NALC’s here other events.
