Hebden Royd Town Council - The Elections are coming
Update: Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Thursday, 17 Feb sees a second opportunity to learn more about becoming a Town Councillor and what you would be expected to do if successful in being elected following the May elections. Joining with Hebden Royd this Thursday will be Blackshaw Parish Council and Wadsworth Parish Council who are also looking to encourage new members to their council.
The Town Hall, St Georges Street, Hebden Bridge. Thursday 17th Feb 7.30pm start.
See also: Be a Councillor - pdf document
Update: Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Hebden Royd Town Council on Wednesday (10th November) welcomed people interested in becoming Councillors. The evening outlined the role of a Councillors and how they could serve their community. The Town Mayor, Robin Dixon introduced the Committees to the audience and answered questions on the job of a councillor. Town Clerk Jason Boom summarised the support given to new councillors and how they could become involved.
'We have circulated lots of useful information to interested people but even if we were to only attract one new councillor we have done a good job' 'We've also found that those attending didn't realise how many different elements of every day life we are involved in, its been good to let people know what we do for residents' said Jason.
Hebden Royd plans to host another evening in February but for those eager to learn visit www.beacouncillor.org.uk.
See also: Be a Councillor - pdf document
Monday, 27 September 2010
'It may seem a long time away but if you want to be involved with the local election process in May 2011 now is the time to act' says Jason Boom, Clerk to Hebden Royd Town Council.
'It's especially important to make sure you are on the electoral roll if you intend to stand as a candidate in the parish elections as without this 'roll' number your application cannot be accepted.
'The system allows you to stand for election in a parish if you live there, have your primary place of work there or live within 3 miles of the boundary' added Jason 'but you must be on the 'roll' somewhere to qualify'.
To help prospective candidates who may be considering standing for election in the parish of Hebden Royd there is a chance to find out more on the 10th November at the Council Offices in Hebden Bridge.
The Town Clerk and senior members of Hebden Royd Town Council will be on hand to unlock some of the mysteries of how a parish councillor can support and help their communities. The evening starts at 7.30pm and refreshments will be available.
The last elections for Hebden Royd Town Council were held in May 2007 and the results can be seen in this HebWeb News report. The previous election was in May 2003 - HebWeb report
For more information about what councillors do see this document: What is a Town Council and why become a town councillor