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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!