There is no vacancy on the Marshchapel and Eskham Parish Council. When there is a vacancy it will be advertised here.
From time to time it is necessary to co-opt a new Councillor.
Next election is May 2027, (they are every four years).
Can you stand for election? Are you qualified to stand for election? Interested? Then please read on:
Qualifications for Standing for Election
Being a Good Employer - A Guide for Parish and Town Councillors
For more information about the Parish Council or this website, please contact the Parish Clerk. (For contact details, see the Contact link below)
If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor please contact The Clerk or The Chairman who will be happy to discuss this with you.
To be a Marshchapel Parish Councillor you will need to be:
at least 18 years old; a British citizen or an eligible Commonwealth citizen;
and an elector of the Parish (on the Electoral Roll);
or in the past 12 months occupied land or other premises in the Parish;
or work in the Parish;
or live within 3 miles of the Parish boundary.
You may be disqualified as a candidate if you have been declared bankrupt in the last 5 years and not repaid your debts;
You have been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to at least 3 months imprisonment (including a suspended sentence) within the previous five years;
You are disqualied due to corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act 1983 or the Audit Commission Act.