Make a change, become a Local Councillor-Local Elections Thursday 6th May 2021
- Nominations open – 9am, Tuesday 23 March
- Nominations close – 4pm, Thursday 8 April
Berkeley Town Council is calling on residents, passionate about their community to stand in the local elections in 2021.
What do councillors do?
Councillors are the champions of their community and give residents a voice on the decisions the council makes. Becoming a councillor will allow you to make a real difference in your community by engaging with residents, local groups and businesses to find out their needs; making decisions on which services and projects the council should take forward; and getting involved locally to ensure the services are meeting your community’s needs.
How long does it take?
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. This often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking on behalf of the council to other bodies.
Can I stand?
Qualifications to be a Councillor:
- A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth, or the European Union
- 18 years of age or older
In addition to one of the below criteria:
- Be registered as a local government elector for the area of Berkeley
- During the whole 12 months preceding that day, you have occupied as owner or tenanted land or premises in Berkeley
- Your principle place of work during the last 12 months is in Berkeley
- You have resided during the whole 12 months in Berkeley or within 3 miles of it
Certain people are disqualified from standing, such as paid officers of the council, anyone declared bankrupt and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment.
How can I get involved?
If you would like to have a chat about the council or collect an election form please contact the Town Clerk:
| Email clerk@berkeley-tc.gov.uk Tel: 01453 511964 | | Stroud District Council are also running a briefing for Parish Clerks, Candidates and Agents at 11am on Wednesday 24 February which will run through the nomination process and a second briefing on 13 April at 6pm that will run through the Count and other election processes. Any prospective candidates are encouraged to attend this briefing session, to attend please email elections@stroud.gov.uk with your name, email address and area they are intending to stand for. Finally, if any prospective candidates are also wanting to attend the briefing session on the 13 April in addition to the 24 February, please ask them state in their email to use that they would like to attend both briefing sessions. | | | | |
Berkeley Town Centre: Temporary Covid Measures
You may have noticed some changes around the Town Centre, read the full letter here:
Temporary Measures Letter to Businesses
Notice of Next Full Council Meeting
The next Full Council Meeting will be held on Monday 15th February at 7pm via Zoom virtual platform.
Details of how to join Zoom will be available on the agenda which is under 'Your Council'.
Members of the public are always welcome to attend a Council meeting and may discuss with Councillors any item of concern. The first thirty minutes of this meeting is set aside for this purpose, and while visitors are welcome to stay beyond that time, they are not permitted to participate in the business of the evening.
Tender process now closed - Provision for new Sports, Play & Fitness Facilities, Canon Park Recreational Ground - Invitation to Tender 7th October 2020
Berkeley Town Council is inviting tenders for the above, please see attached document:
Main Tender Document
Vacancy now filled - Notice of Council Vacancy 16th September 2020
Due to the recent resignation of Cllr Pinnell there is a vacancy for a Councillor at Berkeley Town Council.
If you are interested in filling the role please contact the Town Clerk or any current Councillor to find out more about the role, or send in a written expressions of interest to clerk@berkeley-tc.gov.uk
Notice of Vacancy 16.9.20
What do councillors do?
Councillors are the champions of their community and give residents a voice on the decisions the council makes. Becoming a councillor will allow you to make a real difference in your community by engaging with residents, local groups and businesses to find out their needs; making decisions on which services and projects the council should take forward; and getting involved locally to ensure the services are meeting your community’s needs.
How long does it take?
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. This often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking on behalf of the council to other bodies.
Can I stand?
Qualifications to be a Councillor:
-A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth, or the European Union
- 18 years of age or older
In addition to one of the below criteria:
-Be registered as a local government elector for the area of Berkeley
-During the whole 12 months preceding that day, you have occupied as owner or tenanted land or premises in Berkeley
-Your principle place of work during the last 12 months is in Berkeley
-You have resided during the whole 12 months in Berkeley or within 3 miles of it
Certain people are disqualified from standing, such as paid officers of the council, anyone declared bankrupt and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment.
How can I get involved?
Have a read through the document below and then contact the Town Clerk:
Email clerk@berkeley-tc.gov.uk Tel: 01453 511964 or visit the Town Hall Tuesday 9-1, Wednesday 10.30-12.30 or Thursday 2-4pm.
All about local councils
Notification of the period of public rights and publication of unaudited annual governance and accountability Return 2019/2020
Please see all related documents and 'A summary of your rights' under 'Your Council', 'Accounts' 2019/2020