Become a Parish Councillor

What we do

We own and manage various facilities in the parish such as the playing field, the TOPs building.

We are consulted on all planning applications in the Parish.

Our current projects include:

• Creating a Greenway for the benefit of all residents
• Neighbourhood Development Plan review
• Adopting the Public Open Spaces at Priors Crescent and Bomford Way
• Improving the condition of vacant plots at the allotments
• Adding an extra dog bin in the village

What does a Parish Councillor do?

• Represent the Community: Parish councillors act as a voice for the people in their parish. They raise local concerns and try to influence decisions that affect their area.

• Make Decisions: They help make decisions on things like maintaining parks, managing allotments, commenting on planning applications, organising community events and improving public spaces.

• Spend Public Money Responsibly: Parish councils are funded through a small part of residents’ council tax (called a “precept”). Councillors decide how this money is spent to best benefit the community.

• Work with Other Authorities: Often work alongside district or county councils, police, and other local bodies to advocate for the community’s interests.

Eligibility

You must:

• be a British, Irish or EU citizen
• be over 18 years old
• live in the parish of Salford Priors or within 3 miles of it or have your principle place of work in the parish of Salford Priors

How to Apply

Please read our policy on the Co-option process and complete the application form below and return it to the Council by email to clerk@salfordpriors.gov.uk

Co-option Policy

Application form

If you would like to find out more, before you apply, why not give the Clerk, Donna Bowles, a call or email? Or you could attend one of our Council meetings which are held in public. Please see our Council meetings page for details of the upcoming meetings.