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, however the Parish Clerk is a salaried employee.

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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 Salhouse we are able to have 11 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’.

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The current Parish Councillors for Salhouse are listed below. If you wish to make contact with any parish councillor, please do so firstly via the Clerk.

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There are currently 3 vacancies for Parish Councillors. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please contact the Clerk.

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For a list of Parish Councillor's Interests, please visit Broadland District Council Parish and Town Council Register of Interests page.

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The Parish Council, for 2025-26, has one working groups:  Playing Field Management Group (PFMG).

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Working groups can include members of the public.  If you would like to be a member of the working group please contact the Parish Clerk.