Who We Are & What We Do
Councillors
Chair of the Council for 2020-21: Councillor James Robertson
Vice Chair of the Council for 2020-21: Councillor Elizabeth Marsh
- Councillors
A list of our councillors along with contact information and which committees they are on.
Elizabeth Marsh |
01455 557121 |
Lindsey Astle |
01455 552836 |
Paul Hobbs |
01455 557440 |
Sephton Green |
01455 556672 |
James Robertson |
01455 552317 |
Misterton with Walcote Parish Council - What We Do
Parish councils make all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the local community. Probably the most common topics that parish councils get involved with are planning matters (they are statutory consultees), crime prevention, managing open spaces and campaigning for and delivering better services and facilities.
Misterton with Walcote Parish Council meet approximately every 6 weeks at Walcote Memorial Hall. All members of the public and press are welcome to attend.
A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish. It is the level of government closest to the community, with the district authority (Harborough District Council) above it in the hierarchy. As it is the authority closest to the people, parish councils are invariably the first place people will go with concerns or ideas. For this reason they are a vital part of any community.
What powers and duties do parish councils have?
Powers & Duties of Parish Councils (PDF, 118 Kb)
Powers and duties of parish councils
Rules for councillors
A councillor has a responsibility to:
• Attend meetings when summoned to do so; the notice to attend a council meeting is, in law, a summons, because they have a duty to attend.
• Consider, in advance of the meeting, the agenda and any related documents which were sent with the summons.
• Take part in meetings and consider all the relevant facts and issues on matters which require a decision including the views of others expressed at the meeting.
• Take part in voting and respect decisions made by the majority of those present and voting.
• Ensure, with other councillors, that the council is properly managed.
• Represent the whole electorate, and not just those who voted for you.
Nolan Principles |
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Selflessness: |
you should act in the public interest |
Integrity: |
you should not put yourself under any obligations to others, allow them improperly to influence you or seek benefit for yourself, family, friends or close associates |
Objectivity: |
you should act impartially, fairly and on merit |
Accountability: |
you should be prepared to submit to public scrutiny necessary to ensure accountability |
Openness: |
you should be open and transparent in your actions and decisions unless there are clear and lawful reasons for non-disclosure |
Honesty |
you should always be truthful |
Leadership: |
as a councillor, you should promote, support and exhibit high standards of conduct and be willing to challenge poor behaviour. |
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct (PDF, 508 Kb)
The Code of Conduct of Misterton with Walcote Parish Council was adopted at its meeting held on 16.01.2020.