Acomb Parish Council
In the district of Tynedale and the county of Northumberland

Introduction
Being a councillor
Am I qualified?
How do I become a councillor?
Code of Conduct

Am I qualified to be a councillor?

Yes - most people are.
However there are a few rules -

You have to be over 21,
on the electoral register for the council area for which you wish to stand, or have worked in the area for the preceding 12 months, a citizen of the European Union, a local government elector of the parish;
or a person who has, during the whole of the twelve months before he or she was nominated as a candidate, occupied land or other premises as owner or tenant in the parish or has during the same period, resided in that area or within three miles thereof, or has during the same period, had his or her principal or only place of work in that area.

You cannot stand for election if
you are bankrupt or have, within five years before the day of the election, been convicted in the United Kingdom of any offence and have had a sentence of imprisonment (whether suspended or not) for a period of over three months without the option of a fine you work for the council you want to become a councillor for (but you can work for other local authorities, including the principal authorities that represent the same area).

But I'm too young…
Some parish councils also run youth councils, which are comprised of a number of young people representing their local schools and colleges. They are granted their own political forum by having a space and a time to meet and discuss matters that affect them. These youth councils are in direct communication with their parish councils so they can also be involved in decision-making. Contact your parish council or speak to your school to find out if either is involved in such a scheme and you are interested in getting involved. If there is not a scheme, or a parish youth forum, get together with friends and put a proposal to your local community, parish or town council.

I am not a member of a political party and do not want to be
Most community, parish and town councillors are not party political - and many who are tied to one party as a councillor for another sector, do not stand as a political candidate for their parish council



Parish Notice Board

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Our Post Office under threat!
Consultation on the post office network closed on Thursday March 8th. [more]

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Acomb in Bloom Results:
The results of the 2007 Acomb in Bloom Awards are announced [more]

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Free Publicity
If you would like to publicise a community event or meeting on the web site, please click here to send an email telling us about it.

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If you have an interesting story to tell and you'd like to see it on the web site, just email it to us

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Acomb First School have recently had their Ofsted inspection and have received an excellent report. [more...].

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District Councillor's Report published
Download and read the latest District Councillor's Report. [more...]

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Parish Council Meeting:
The next Parish Council meeting is on 1st October 2008.
The agenda is now available for download. Download the agenda now...-->
Meetings are held each month (except March) on the first Wednesday of the month. In March the meeting is generally held on the second Wednesday of the month.

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The refurbishment of the large hall in the Village Hall has been completed and was officially opened on May 9th 2006.

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Read all about the Acomb "Good Citizen of the Year Award" and please look out for a leaflet in the Village Hall or for more information, email Bill Grigg..

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Acomb Historical Society
Acomb Historical Society is preparing a new Winter Programme.
There'll be news about next season's programme later in the year.

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