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Thirteen excuses for not joining the parish council #7: “I’m worried that I won’t get many votes, and look silly.” Even if you are not voted on this time, you may well be approached if a vacancy occurs in the future and have the opportunity to be co-opted to the council.

East Devon
Election of Parish Councillors for
Gittisham Vale
on
Thursday 2 May 2019
I, Mark Williams, being the Returning Officer at the above election, report that the persons whose names appear below were duly elected Parish Councillors for Gittisham Vale.
Name of Candidate Home Address Description (if any)
WILKINS
Andy
1 Honeysuckle Drive, Honiton, EX14 2YL

East Devon
 Election of Parish Councillors for Gittisham Village on Thursday 2 May 2019
 
I, Mark Williams, being the Returning Officer at the above election, report that the persons whose names appear below were duly elected Parish Councillors for Gittisham Village.
 
 
Name of Candidate Home Address Description (if any)
HALL Carol Mary
Part Drillers, Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AJ
 
HAYMAN Russell George
Gittisham Farm, Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AX
 
VALENTINE David Michael
5 Town Farm Buildings, Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AL
 
WALKER Maggie
3 Church Mead, Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AH
 

13 excuses for not joining the PC #6: 

 “I haven’t lived here very long and don’t know the area well.”

If you are a Commonwealth/EU citizen and have lived or worked in the parish for a year or already have your name on the electoral roll, you are eligible…..  Your views as an ‘incomer’ should be welcomed, as you will probably see things more objectively.

13 excuses for not joining the PC #5: “I’m concentrating on finding a job or furthering my career.” Being a local councillor is a definite plus point to add to a CV – it shows you can make decisions, work in a team, are community minded and proactive.

13 excuses for not joining the Parish Council #4

“I’m too busy, and couldn’t commit to attending every single meeting”.

Meetings are rarely more frequent than one evening a month, and missing the occasional one is acceptable. Most meetings only take a couple of hours.

This will be held on Wednesday 3rd April, 7.30pm in the parish room. All welcome.

13 excuses for not joining the PC #3: “I haven’t got any planning apps in at the moment.” Planning’s changed, there’s a code of conduct

13 excuses for not joining the PC #2: “It’s just a talking shop.” Have you ever been to a meeting? It’s not like in The Vicar of Dibley!