Parish Council Elections

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 who live or 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.

KEY DATES

Notice of Election Published by WNC 14th March 2025

Nominations Close on 2nd April 2025 at 4pm

NOMINATION PROCESS 

Due to expected numbers, WNC will be running an appointment system for the submission of nomination papers. Appointments are 15-minute slots and can be booked by emailing ReturningOfficer@westnorthants.gov.uk with your name, date and time you’d like to come in and a contact telephone number or calling the Elections Team on 01604 526130.  A member of the team will then contact you to arrange a date and time. You are welcome to just “turn up” at any of the locations during the dates and times given, however you may be required to wait until an officer is free to take your nomination paper and process it.

WNC are operating from The Guildhall One Stop Shop, Northampton on all days, but only specified days at The Abbey, Daventry and The Forum, Towcester full details will be included on the Notice of Election and are detailed below:

The Abbey, Daventry

20 March – 9am – 4.30pm

26 March – 9am – 4.30pm

28 March – 9am – 4.30pm

The Guildhall, One Stop Shop, Northampton

17 March – 9am – 4.30pm                              26 March – 9am – 7pm

18 March – 9am – 4.30pm                              27 March – 9am – 4.30pm

19 March – 9am – 4.30pm                              28 March – 9am – 4.30pm

20 March – 9am – 7pm                                   31 March – 9am – 7pm

21 March – 9am – 4.30pm                              1 April – 9am – 7pm

24 March – 9am – 7pm                                   2 April – 9am – 4pm

25 March – 9am – 4.30pm

The Forum, Towcester

17 March – 9am – 4.30pm                              25 March – 9am – 4.30pm

18 March – 9am – 4.30pm                              27 March – 9am – 4.30pm

19 March – 9am – 7pm                                   31 March – 9am – 7pm

21 March – 9am – 4.30pm                              1 April – 9am – 7pm

24 March – 9am – 7pm                                   1 April – 9am – 7pm

Please see below important documentation on becoming a councillor, the May 2025 Election Timetable and an application form. 

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