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WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
WANT TO BE A PARISH COUNCILLOR?

We have a vacancy and are looking for a new member for our Parish Council. We welcome applications from our community to be co-opted – the process whereby applications from interested persons are considered and current Parish Councillors vote for someone to fill the seat.

What’s involved?

Having a passion for their community, Parish Councillors are volunteers who meet once a month (except for August), on the first Tuesday. Our mission is to maintain and improve the village for all.

You can support this by proposing or getting involved in local projects, research, and conversations—bringing your skills and expertise to the council and our village.

What is the role of the Parish Council?

We are here for the local residents of Much Hadham and support the provision of services and facilities. These range from the Pavilion and playground at the Recreation Ground to the Burial Grounds at Perry Green and St Andrew’s Church.

While there is a defined list of activities that a Parish Council has the power to provide, we also work in collaboration with local volunteer groups and professional bodies to help make Much Hadham a great place to live.

Want to find out more?

If you’re interested but would like to understand a bit more, please contact our Parish Clerk:

Victoria Mazza
clerk@muchhadhamparishcouncil.co.uk

Alternatively, have an informal chat with any of the current Parish Councillors whose details are available on the website or in the Parish Magazine.

How to apply

We need to officially confirm your eligibility, so there is a simple form for you to complete along with an opportunity to tell us a little more about yourself.

CLICK HERE to download our Co-Option Policy and application form

Once we have your application, we will invite you to meet the Parish Council and take your application forward. Full details are provided on the eligibility application.

Closing date for applications: 20th May 2026

The official bit

  • As there is no election imminent, a co-option procedure will be followed for this vacancy.
  • Councillors are not paid and must abide by a local government code of conduct.
  • The Parish Council is a statutory body and can only undertake activities for which it has legal powers.
  • A copy of the Good Councillors Guide will be emailed to each potential applicant.
  • Training is available, with support from fellow councillors and the Parish Clerk.
  • The successful applicant will be the one who receives the majority of votes at a Parish Council meeting. In the event of a tie, the process may be repeated until a majority is reached.