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Vacancy in office of Councillor (March 2024)
Gretton Parish Council
Gretton Parish Council wish to co-opt a new councillor following the resignation of Julie Smith.
Members of the public are invited to apply for co-option.
If you are interested in being considered for the role, please send an introductory letter outlining your wish for nomination. To assist the Parish Council in their decision, it would be helpful if you could tell us a little about yourself, why you are interested in becoming a councillor, and any skills you have that you feel will benefit the Parish Council.
To be considered for co-option, at least one of the following criteria must be met.
Registered as an elector for the parish on the date of the co-option.
Owner or tenant of land in the parish for twelve months before the date of co-option
Main or only place of work in the parish for twelve months before the date of co-option
Resident in the parish for twelve months before the date of the co-option
Resident within 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) of the parish for twelve months before the date of the co-option
The deadline for application is Friday, 22nd March, 2024.
Applications can be submitted either by email to clerkgpc@btinternet.com or mailed to
The Clerk
Gretton Parish Council
c/o 61 Kirby Road
Gretton
NN17 3DB
If delivering by hand, please put your application in the Parish Council post box on the front of the Village Hall.
Notice of Vacancy in office of Councillor
Gretton Parish Council
Notice is hereby given
that due to the resignation of councillor Julie Smith, a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for Gretton Parish Council.
If by Thursday 22 February 2024 (14 days after the date of this notice excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer, North Northamptonshire Council, Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, Northants, NN15 7QX by TEN electors for the Parish an election will be held to fill the vacancy. If no such request is received the Parish Council may fill the vacancy by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place no later than Tuesday that due to the resignation of councillor Julie Smith, a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for Gretton Parish Council.
If by Thursday 22 February 2024 (14 days after the date of this notice excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer, North Northamptonshire Council, Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, Northants, NN15 7QX by TEN electors for the Parish an election will be held to fill the vacancy. If no such request is received the Parish Council may fill the vacancy by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place no later than Tuesday 30 April 2024.
Adele Wylie
Proper Officer
Dated: Friday 2 February 2023
Gretton Parish Council – Clerk Vacancy
Gretton Parish Council – Clerk Vacancy
Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Gretton Parish Council is seeking to recruit a Clerk who can assist and guide the Council. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons, although training will be offered, and enthusiasm to learn and a “can do” attitude will be seen as an alternative to formal qualifications.
The Parish has a precept of £26,800 with a population of approximately 1,650 people, and the Clerk will be the Proper Officer of the Council undertaking all the statutory duties entailed. The Clerk will also be the Responsible Financial Officer for maintaining all the financial records of the Council and ensuring the careful administration of its finances.
The position is part-time, approximately 11 hours per week and involves working from home and attending evening and daytime meetings when required. The number of hours required will be reviewed after six months. Salary is SPC 18-23, £13.21-14.67 per hour.
This position would suit a self-motivated, well organised person who can manage and prioritise their workload. Applicants should have good communication and computer skills, be able to take minutes and manage the council’s administration and finances.
Duties include: working with councillors, setting agendas, minutes, and financial records, maintaining the council’s website, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and regulations, advising the council on policies and activities and enacting the decisions of the council, liaison and instruction of contractors, and dealing with members of the public.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th July 2023.
For further details or to express your interest in the role, please send your CV and covering letter to clerkgpc@btinternet.com
Exercise of public rights
ACCOUNTS 2022-23 EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS
CONFIRMATION OF THE DATES OF THE PERIOD FOR THE EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS
Name of smaller authority GRETTON PARISH COUNCIL
County Area NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
On behalf of the smaller authority, I confirm that the dates set for the period for the exercise of public rights are as follows:
Commencing on Tuesday 20th June 2023 and ending on Monday 31st July 2023
Monday – Friday only, 16:30-19:00.
Appointments to be requested via email.
Signed: S. Golding, Clerk/RFO
Email clerkgpc@btinternet.com
Phone 07517886604
Gretton Community Day
Gretton Community Day - Please click on this link for further details.
Gretton Parish Council invite you to Gretton Community Day, to be held at Gretton Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Gretton on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2021/22
Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2022Section 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2012 Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
The audit of accounts for Gretton Parish for the year ended 31 March 2022 has been completed and the accounts have been published.
The AGAR is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of Gretton Parish Council on application to: Jackie Clark, Clerk to Gretton Parish Council, 7A Caistor Road, Gretton. NN17 3DL 07816 974828 Email: clerkgpc@btinternet.com
Monday - Friday, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Monday 26th September 2022 - Friday 7th October 2022 Please phone or email to make an appointment
Copies will be provided to any person on payment of £0.04p for each copy of the AGAR
Announcement made by: Jackie Clark, Clerk to Gretton Parish Council. Date: 25th September 2022
Advertisement for Role of Parish Clerk
Gretton Parish Council – Clerk Vacancy
Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Gretton Parish Council is seeking to recruit a Clerk who can assist and guide the Council. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons, although training will be offered, and enthusiasm to learn and a “can do” attitude will be seen as an alternative to formal qualifications.
The Parish has a precept of £26,800 with a population of approximately 1,650 people, and the Clerk will be the Proper Officer of the Council undertaking all the statutory duties entailed. The Clerk will also be the Responsible Financial Officer for maintaining all the financial records of the Council and ensuring the careful administration of its finances.
The position is part-time, approximately 11 hours per week and involves working from home and attending evening and daytime meetings when required. The number of hours required will be reviewed after six months. Salary is SPC 18-23, £13.21-14.67 per hour.
This position would suit a self-motivated, well organised person who can manage and prioritise their workload. Applicants should have good communication and computer skills, be able to take minutes and manage the council’s administration and finances.
Duties include: working with councillors, setting agendas, minutes, and financial records, maintaining the council’s website, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and regulations, advising the council on policies and activities and enacting the decisions of the council, liaison and instruction of contractors, and dealing with members of the public.
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2022.
For further details or to express your interest in the role, please send your CV and covering letter to clerkgpc@btinternet.com
Accounts 2021-22 Exercise of Public Rights
ACCOUNTS 2021-22 EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS
CONFIRMATION OF THE DATES OF THE PERIOD FOR THE EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS
Name of smaller authority GRETTON PARISH COUNCIL
County Area NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
On behalf of the smaller authority, I confirm that the dates set for the period for the exercise of public rights are as follows:
Commencing on Monday 20th June 2022 and ending on Friday 29th July 2022
Monday – Friday only, 9 am – 5 pm
Signed: J Clark Jackie Clark, Clerk/RFO
Email clerkgpc@btinternet.com
Phone 07816 974828
Neighbourhood plan
Decision Statement published pursuant to Section 38A (9) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Regulation 19 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012
