COUNCILLORS
The Parish Council currently has three vacancies. Co-options for the remaining seats will be dealt with at the next meeting on 3rd July 2023. For an application form please contact the Clerk.
About the Parish Council
Councillors elected and co-opted
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Cllr William James (Chair)
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Christopher Yardley (Vice-Chair)
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Cllr Mima Garland
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Cllr Sarah Greenall
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Cllr Barbara Linsley
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Cllr C Hitchcock
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Vacant Seat
DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS OF EACH COUNCILLOR CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE.
https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/homepage/99/parish_council_register_of_interest
Borough Councillor
Cllr Sam Sandell
07823 556402
cllr.sam.sandell@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Norfolk County Councillor
Cllr Andrew Jamieson
andrew.jamieson.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk
07450 679902
Norfolk County Council website
The Role of a Councillor
They are elected to represent the interest 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 Burnham Thorpe 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'.
Local Councils are made up of locally elected Councillors. They are legally obliged to hold at least four meetings a year. Most meet on a monthly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents. District and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.
Councillors must abide by a Code of Conduct, a set of rules on how Councillors are expected to behave. They must also declare their financial interests in the parish, details of which are kept by the Borough Council.