We’re looking for two new parish councillors to help shape the future of our village. No experience needed — just passion, ideas, and a desire to make a difference!

So, if you live in Bottisham, think changes could be made in our village and would like a worthwhile and rewarding position within our community then we would love to hear from you. You can email: clerk@bottisham-pc.gov.uk or alternatively pop along and meet us on Monday 6th October at 7:00pm in the Poppy Room, Bottisham Sports & Social Club.

Being a councillor is all about giving back to your community by bringing your energy, passion, and hard-working attitude. You can make a real difference to the local community and wider society in many ways as a councillor. For example, you could be representing the views of local people to ensure the community gets the right services, supporting a resident with an issue, or helping to shape the community by driving new ideas.

Being a councillor is a varied and highly fulfilling role. You don’t need any experience or special qualifications, and you’ll gain lots of new skills, experience, knowledge, and confidence.

We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward for election. You don’t need any experience or special qualifications. Your life experience, everyday skills, passion and commitment to people and communities are vital, and it’s important that councils reflect the local population.

To be a parish councillor, you need to have lived in the parish or within three miles of it for 12 months before your nomination date, and you must continue to live within that area until polling day.Additionally, you need to be at least 18 years old on polling day and meet at least one of three qualifications: be registered as a local government elector for the parish, have occupied land or premises in the parish for the 12 months prior, or have had your principal place of work there during that same period

This infographic shows you the role Bottisham Parish Council takes in the grand scheme of things!