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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.

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.

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'.

Local councils are made up of locally elected councillors. They are legally obliged to hold at least one meeting a year. Most meet on a six-weekly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents. In addition to this, any committees or sub-committees dealing with specific subjects must also hold regular open sessions, at which members of the public can speak. Borough councillors regularly attend parish meetings to report back to the district on developments at parish level. County, unitary and metropolitan councillors are also invited to attend parish meetings when the parish council feels it is appropriate, and they have a standing invitation to attend and report at the annual assembly.

Being a Parish Councillor can be an interesting and rewarding experience.

councillors

Chairman of the Parish Council:
Councillor D.D. Banfield
September Cottage, Coldmoorholm Lane, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5PS
Tel: 01628 526851

Vice Chairman of the Parish Council:
Councillor G.A. Fitchew
Tythe Barn, The Drive, Abbotsbrook, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5RE
Tel: 01628 523107

Councillor P.C. Emmett
Wilton Farm, Marlow Road, Little Marlow, Bucks. SL7 3RR
Tel: 07939 142480

Councillor C.S. Innocent
Greengates, Church Road, Little Marlow, Bucks. SL7 3RZ
Tel: 01628 484687

Councillor R. Mash
Woodlands House, Winchbottom Lane, Little Marlow, Bucks. SL7 3RN
Tel: 01628 485552

Councillor Mrs. V.A. Morton
Marchfield House, Church Road, Little Marlow, Bucks SL7 3RZ
Tel: 01628 486680

Councillor Mrs. R.R. Taylor
Redroofs, Winchbottom Lane, Little Marlow, Bucks. SL7 3RJ
Tel: 01628 476498

Councillor Mrs. B.K. Wallis
2, Fern Cottages, Fern Lane, Little Marlow, Bucks. SL7 3SE
Tel: 01628 523444

Councillor P.A. Walmsley
1, Burroughs Crescent, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5NR
Tel: 01628 531671

Clerk To The Parish Council
Mrs G J Barclay, BA (Hons)
Community Office, The Pavilion, Church Road, Little Marlow, Bucks. SL7 3RS
Tel: 01628 890301

District Councillors

Councillor Bill Jennings
Matheran, The Avenue, Abbotsbrook, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5QS
Tel: 01628 810644
bill_jennings@wycombe.gov.uk

Councillor Julia Langley
18, Rush Burn, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP10 0BT
Tel: 01628 526404
julia_langley@wycombe.gov.uk

Councillor John Savage
45, Chapman Lane, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP10 9BD
Tel: 01628 529327
john_savage@wycombe.gov.uk

COUNTY COUNCILLORs

Councillor Mike Appleyard
Wooburn Lodge, Grange Drive, Wooburn, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP10 0QB
Tel: 01628 520628
mappleyard@buckscc.gov.uk

Councillor David Watson
Copper Howe, 17, Wendover Road, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5NS
Tel: 01628 810520
dwatson@buckscc.gov.uk