HOW TO RECRUIT NEWPARISH COUNCILLORS

Hilary GibbinsNottinghamshire Association of Local

Councils

•In 2011 50% of councils had an ‘insufficiency of candidates’

•Parish Councils generally don’t reflect all sections of the community

•Numbers coming forward are dwindling

INTRODUCTION

WHY RECRUIT MORE COUNCILLORS?

•Eligible for Local Council Award

•Eligible for General Power of Competence

•Better for the community

HOW TO RECRUIT MORE COUNCILLORS

Raise the profile of the parish council and whatit has achieved.

Distribute leaflets, flyers and posters

Meet and talk to local people

Target specific individuals

Use your website

Include info on role of councillor

Include a blog or ‘day in the life of’ stories

GOOD LUCK!