Could you become a Parish Councillor?
The Parish Council is very keen to welcome more councillors into its membership and we encourage Milborne Port residents to put themselves forward for this very important role. Maybe you are new to the Parish and want to become involved with local matters, or maybe you have lived in the village for all of your life and you are now looking to give something back. To qualify, you must be 18 or over and on the electoral register. The Parish Council is involved in many different activities, from local planning matters, to managing the open spaces and working with our community groups, to delivering projects. If you have time to spare, skills and experience that you could bring to the role and a genuine interest in our village, why not consider putting yourself forward to become a councillor?
Do get in touch to find out more about the process of becoming a councillor by co-option; you do not need to wait for an election! If you would like to talk to us about the councillor role, pop in to see us in the Parish Council Office any Tuesday morning between 8.30 am and 12.30 pm or on a Wednesday by appointment; you can also call us on 01963 251268 or 07375 892631 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We are also happy to assist with printing off the forms for you and with their completion. The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 28th October 2024 in time for co-option at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 5th November 2024.
Community Grants
At the Full Council meeting in September, Councillors approved a grant of £3000 over a period of 6 months to Milborne Port Foodshare and a grant of £7,500 to the Playing Fields Committee. Many thanks to these groups for the important work that they do to improve the health and well-being of our residents!
Another litter-picking volunteer to thank!
We seem to be doing very well out of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Award programme these days! A very ‘big thank’ you to Ben Mead of The Gryphon School who started a 3-month stint last month. If you see him in action, do show your appreciation!
Parish Council Meetings in October: Full Council: 1st; Planning Committee: Tuesday 15th.
Meetings take place in the Town Hall and start at 7pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend and can address the meeting with questions or comments from 7-7.15pm. If you would like to attend but would experience access difficulties, please let us know in advance and we will relocate to the Community Room downstairs.
