We need at least four new councillors – Make a change and join our team

We know that we need at least four new candidates to stand and offer to join our council. Are you passionate about our community? Do you want to help make a difference? Do you have new ideas for the council? Do you have concerns about specific issues and want to do something about them? If you live in the parish and this is you, then we need you. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect our community to put themselves forward to help  improve residents‘ lives. Make a change and become a councillor.

What is involved?

We meet once a month, in the evening for about two hours to discuss village matters. Once or twice a year we might hold an additional meeting to cover something urgent. Some councillors have specific responsibilities, depending on their skills, such as reporting on roads, the allotments, trees, the recreation ground, the village hall, etc. In your role you will represent the community, making and reviewing decisions, contributing new ideas and helping solve issues. Training is available and the term of office is usually four years.

Interested to learn more or join the team?
Please contact Adrian Jenkins, our Parish Clerk, 07800 826657 for more details and a nomination form. All nomination forms must be received by EDDC by 4th April 2023.

Becoming a Kilmington Parish Councillor - Click here for more information.
Voting at Local Elections on 4th May 2023

To vote at polling stations you will now need to show a photo ID. Accepted forms of photo ID are: UK Passport, UK Driving licence, Blue Badge, Older Person’s Bus Pass, or a Disabled Person’s Bus Pass. If you do not have any of these, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. Apply here.

If you vote by post, you don't need any photo ID. Before you apply to vote by post, you must be registered to vote. You will need a Vote by Post Application Form which you send to EDDC. If you have access to a printer you can download the form here.  If you don’t have access to a computer or printer please let our Parish Clerk know and we will provide you with a form and instructions. Parish Clerk, Adrian Jenkins: 07800 826657