Parish Council Elections
The 1st May 2025 is when Parish Council elections take place in Northamptonshire. Hartwell Parish Council need you, members of the local community to stand for election as a Parish Councillor!!
The Parish Council consists of 11 members and 3 staff. We strive to make Hartwell an amazing place to live, work and play. We are looking for members of the community to stand for the Parish Council election.
We need people from all backgrounds and experiences, who are passionate about their local community, confident with IT and have a few hours spare each month. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with.
What’s Involved?
You will need to be available to meet once a month and have time to receive and read correspondence outside of these meetings. Councillors are not paid but act in this role because they are passionate about the community and must abide by a local government code of conduct. Training to help you in your role is provided and paid for by the Council.
What do Parish Councillors do?
Councillors are the voice for Hartwell, meet regularly and make decisions about the direction of the council and the work it does for the community. The Council uses the democratic process, by voting on all the decisions it makes, so it can hopefully make the right choices for the community it serves.
Who can stand for election in Hartwell
- Registered Government Electors
- Owners or tenants live who occupy any land or other premises in the parish area
- Those whose main or only place of work is in the parish area
- Living in the parish area or within three miles of it.
Who can not stand for election in Hartwell
- Paid employees or officer of the parish council
- Those subject to bankruptcy restrictions or debt relief restriction orders (interim orders)
- Those sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three months or more (including suspended sentences) without the option of a fine, with a period of five years before poling day.
- Those disqualified under the Representations of the People Act 1983, covering corrupt or illegal electoral practices and offences relating to donations.
For further information please visit Local elections 2025 | West Northamptonshire Council
or contact the Parish Clerk Mrs Amy Holt e:clerk@hartwellparishcouncil.gov.uk, t:07791000095