COUNCILLORS
About the Parish Council
The Parish Council consist of seven councillors, all of whom are eligible to represent Barton turf and Irstead. To contact the Parish Councillors, please contact the Clerk.
Glenn Neave - Chairman
Martin Mills - Vice Chairman
Doreen Dean
Phil Drake
Helen McFadyn
Neil Sanderson
Andrew Wilton
The Role of a Councillor
They are elected to represent the interest 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 Barton Turf and Irstead 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'.
Local Councils are made up of locally elected Councillors. They are legally obliged to hold at least four meetings a year. Most meet on a monthly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents. District and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.
Councillors must abide by a Code of Conduct, a set of rules on how Councillors are expected to behave. They must also declare their financial interests in the parish, details of which are kept by the District Council.