Shedfield Parish CouncilLORS
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.
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.
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'.
Being a Parish Councillor can be an interesting and rewarding experience.
| Councillor | Ward | Committees |
|---|---|---|
| Shedfield Parish Council | ||
| Alan Cox ( Chair) | Waltham Chase | All Committees and Waltham Chase Village Hall |
| Jess Bond (Vice Chair) | Shedfield / Shirrell Heath | All committees |
| David Ogden | Waltham Chase | Open Spaces |
| Val Green | Waltham Chase | Planning, Common |
| Ruth Wiffen | Shedfield / Shirrell Heath | Cemetery, Open Spaces, Transport |
| Graham Smith | Shedfield / Shirrell Heath | Open Spaces, Planning |
| Malcolm Hogg | Shedfield / Shirrell Heath | Planning, Finance, Parish Policing Partnership |
| Lesley White | Shedfield / Shirrell Heath | Common |
| Matt Humphrey | Shedfield / Shirrell Heath | Planning, Open Spaces, Common |
| Stuart Jones | Waltham Chase | Planning and Cemetery |
| Roy Skelding | Waltham Chase | Planning and Personnel & Procedures |
| Kevin Dye | Waltham Chase | Planning and Cemetery |
The Cemetery Committee manages St John's Cemetery in Church Road, Shedfield.
The Common Committee is responsible for Shedfield Common
The Finance Committee sets The Precept and manages the Parish Council budget.
The Planning Committee comments on planning applications within the Parish
The Open Spaces Committee manages the allotments, recreation grounds and the War Memorial. This committee liaises with tree wardens to maintain and plant trees within the Parish
All decisions made by Committee have to be ratified by Full Council