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Parish Councillors<\/strong> are not employees, they are elected volunteers who volunteer their time to work for free on behalf of their communities. They do not have to belong to a political party, they just need to be concerned with local community maters. They are elected by residents at ordinary elections which are held every four years. If a position becomes vacant due to a Councillor resigning, dying, or being disqualified, a vacant seat is created. If after displaying a notice of vacancy for at least 14 working days, as long as no more than 10 electors from the Parish give written notice to request a by election, the vacancy can be filled by co-option. 
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The Parish Clerk<\/strong> is the proper officer and statutory office holder, they are not an elected member but a paid employee of the council. Their role is to ensure that the Council as a whole conducts its business properly and to provide independent, objective and professional advice and support. 
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Your Parish Council has the following members: <\/strong>If you wish to contact your councillors, please in the first instance direct your query to the Clerk, Hannah-Louise O’Callaghan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cllr Andrew Mills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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West Lodge, Duncton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07476 955 885<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Mills Acceptance 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Register of Interests – Andrew Mills <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

andrew@duncton.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councillors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vice Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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4 Woodbury House, Burton Park Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01798 669365<\/p>\n\n\n\n

keith@duncton.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keith Napthine Acceptance 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Register-of-Interests-Keith-Napthine<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Councillors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cllr. James Garrow<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07729 692 895<\/p>\n\n\n\n

james@duncton.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James-Garrow-Declaration-of-Acceptance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Register of Interests – James Garrow<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cllr. Susan Laker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

susan@duncton.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susan Laker Acceptance of Office<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Declaration of Interest Susan Laker<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cllr Heather Lakin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

heather@duncton.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acceptance of office – Heather Lakin<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Declaration of Interests Heather Lakin<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

County and District Councillors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cllr Tom Richardson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

County Councillor \u2013 Rother Valley Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Sussex County Council, County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: tom.richardson@westsussex.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cllr John Cross<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District Councillor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07592 307 027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duncton Parish has an allocation of 7 Councillors and currently has 3 vacancies. If you wish to join the Parish Council please contact the Chairman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do councillors do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councillors are the champions of their community and give residents a voice on the decisions the council makes. Becoming a councillor will allow you to make a real difference in your community by engaging with residents, local groups and businesses to find out their needs; making decisions on which services and projects the council should take forward; and getting involved locally to ensure the services are meeting your community\u2019s needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Good Councillors Guide<\/strong><\/a>, 2018 edition gives essential guidance for Parish Councillors and is a welcome resource for new councillors and for those thinking about becoming a Councillor.ALL ABOUT LOCAL COUNCILS<\/a><\/strong> top tips on local councils and how you can stand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much of my time will it take?<\/strong>
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. This often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking on behalf of the council to other bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am I eligible to become a councillor?<\/strong>
You must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n