Bunwell Parish Council
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Bunwell Parish Councillors
Bunwell Parish Council has nine Councillors - elected for a four year term in May 2023 - served by a part time clerk. Following the last election, three councillors were elected and two councillors have since been co-opted, which means that there are currently vacancies for four councillors who can be co-opted by the present council.
The names and contact details of Bunwell Councillors are set out below.
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All Councillors are expected to abide by a code of conduct. For details click on the button below. They are also required to complete a declaration of pecuniary and other interests. Click on the link to see their latest declaration held by South Norfolk Council.
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Mr John Chapman (Chair)
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Mr Robert Smith
Dr Sarah Spooner
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Mr David Ward
Mr Rupert Watson
Declarations of Interests:
R Smith
J Chapman
D Ward
R Watson
Parish Clerk
Mrs Margaret Ridgwell
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The Role of a Councillor
A councillor is a member of the council and is normally elected for a term of four years. People of any political or religious persuasion are eligible to become a councillor, although their personal views should not extend into their parish council work. A councillor is an unpaid voluntary role.
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They are elected to represent the interests 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 Bunwell we are able to have 9 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’.