COUNCILLORS
We currently have a vacancy on the Parish Council. If you are interested in becoming a councillor, please contact the clerk to find out more about the role and how to apply.
Parish Councillors
Amanda Soanes (Chair)
Ian Capps ( Vice Chair)
01508 480301
Karen Calderwood
01508 480600
Patricia Black
01508 480695
Chris Popplewell - Footpaths and Tree Warden
01508 480329
Jan Whitehouse - Internal Auditor
County Councillor - Kay Mason Billig
Email: - kay.masonbillig.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk
District Councillor - Vic Thomson
Email:- vic.thomson@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
The Role of a Councillor
They are elected to represent the interest 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, in Thurton we are able to have seven Councillors.
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 four meetings a year. Most meet on a monthly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents. District and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.
Councillors must abide by the Parish Councils Code of Conduct,
Councillor Interests
A register of councillors interests is maintained by South Norfolk Council and can be found on their website.
Councillors must abide by the Parish Councils Code of Conduct.
Any concerns relating to Councillors compliance with the code should be reported to the Monitoring Officer at South Norfolk Council.