Welcome to the Silverton Parish Council website

This website aims to bring the best of everything that Silverton (Devon) has to offer celebrating all things good about the parish, its community, its activities and you the people who live here.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Silverton Parish Council currently has one vacancy due to the recent resignation of Vicki Maylan.

Parish Councillors are elected to represent the local community and therefore must live or work in the parish of Silverton.

Becoming a Parish Councillor is a rewarding position as you are able to help make important changes in your community which can improve the lives of those living in the village. The role of a Parish Councillor can include developing strategies and plans for the village, being a consultee on planning applications in the area, working with other local community groups and setting the annual budget/precept.

In order to qualify to become a Parish Councillor you must meet the following criteria on both the day of your nomination and the day of the election:

Age and Citizenship:

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must be a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland,a Commonwealth citizen, or a

qualifying EU citizen

Electoral Registration

You must be registered as a local government elector for the parish in which you wish to stand from the day of your nomination onwards.

Residency or Work Criteria:
You must meet at least one of the following conditions:

Residence: You have lived in the parish or within three miles of it for the whole of the 12 months before your nomination and the election.

Property Ownership: You have occupied as an owner or tenant any land or

premises in the parish during the 12 months before your nomination and the

election.

Work: Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to your

nomination and the election has been in the parish area.

Disqualifications

Certain individuals may be disqualified from standing for election, including those who

Are subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order.

Have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three months or more (including suspended sentences) within the last five years.

Have been disqualified under the Representation of the People Act 1983 for

c orrupt or illegal electoral practices.

Anyone who feels they would like to become a Parish Councillor should contact the Parish Clerk in writing to the following email address - clerk@silvertonparishcouncil.org.uk

Meetings, Agendas and Minutes

Details of all Parish Council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents

Neighbourhood Plan

Full details on the ongoing neighbourhood plan process including supporting documentation

Statutory Documents

Details of all the Parish Council statutory documents can be found here

Parish Councillors & Clerk

Details of all our Parish and District Councillors plus those of the Parish Clerk

Useful local contacts

Local contact information for essential services in and around the Silverton Parish

Local Information

Useful information for the Parish and its surrounding areas

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