Make a Difference in Your Local Area - Elections for East Hunsbury Parish Council, 1st May 2025

Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to have a say in local decisions and help shape the future of your parish? If so, we encourage you to stand in the upcoming Parish Council Elections 2025!

Why Become a Parish Councillor?

As a parish councillor, you will:

• Represent Your Community: Voice the concerns and aspirations of local residents.
• Influence Local Decisions: Play a key role in planning, community projects, and local services.
• Drive Positive Change: Work on initiatives that improve the quality of life in your area.
• Develop New Skills: Gain experience in leadership, public speaking, and project management.

Who Can Stand?

Anyone who is:

• Aged 18 or over
• A British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, or a citizen of any member state of the European Union
• Living, working, or owning property in the parish

Nominations

Candidates wishing to stand for election as a councillor of East Hunsbury Parish Council must submit their nomination papers between Monday, 17 March and 4pm on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Nomination papers can be downloaded here. Nomination papers should be completed as hard copies and require a proposer and seconder, who must live in the parish. You'll need your electoral roll number, which will be available on request from the Clerk. Nomination papers can be handwritten or typed but must have a wet signature.

Nomination papers must be delivered by hand.

Due to expected numbers, the Elections Team at WNC will be running an appointment system for the submission of nomination papers. Appointments are 15-minute slots and can be booked by emailing ReturningOfficer@westnorthants.gov.uk with your name, date and time you'd like to come in and a contact telephone number or by calling the Elections Team on 01604 526130. A member of the team will then contact you to arrange a date and time. You are welcome to just "turn up" at any of the locations during the dates and times given, however you may be required to wait until an officer is free to take your nomination paper and process it.

The Elections Team are operating from The Guildhall One Stop Shop, Northampton on all days, but only specified days at The Abbey, Daventry and The Forum, Towcester full details will be included on the Notice of Election.

If you would like any more information or advice, or are still unsure about whether becoming a councillor is for you - please get in touch!

You can speak to our Clerk, or one of our existing parish councillors to find out what it's really like.