Swainsthorpe Parish Council
The last Parish Council election took place in May 2023, with the next one taking place in May 2027.
The current Parish Councillors are as follows;
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Swainsthorpe Parish Councillors
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Mrs Ann Chandler (Chair)
Mr Andy Haggith (Vice Chair)
Mrs Nicki Craft
Mrs Claire Tuttle
Mrs Margaret Robins
Mr Geoff Curran
Mr Joe Casey​
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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 Swainsthorpe 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’.