Councillor Vacancy
Published: 13 August 2026
COUNCILLOR VACANCY
Shipton by Beningbrough Parish Council represents the needs and concerns of all age groups within the community and is a tier of local government. We are also responsible for a range of local matters that directly affect residents.
We currently have a vacancy for a member of the public to become a Parish Councillor. The Parish Council is a friendly team of 7 Councillors and the Clerk. Councillors are not paid for their contribution but they have the satisfaction of supporting the community they live in and knowing they are making the village a better place!
If you feel you would like to get involved in making decisions about your local community, local issues and make a significant contribution to the area in which you live or work, then this is the position for you!
You must be aged 18 years and over, eligible to vote and have lived or worked in the parish of Shipton for 12 months or more, or within 3 miles of the parish boundary.
No experience is necessary and training is available. Meetings are held once a month, generally on the 4th Thursday of the month, for about 2 hours starting at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre.
We would very much like to increase the diversity of the Parish Council and hope to receive applications from a wide representation of village residents – you just need to fit the eligibility criteria above!
If you are interested in applying please contact the Clerk at clerk@shiptonbybeningbroughcommunity.org.uk
for relevant documents and further details.
Applications to be submitted by
FRIDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2026
The Parish Council will consider
applications at the meeting on
Thursday, 24th September, 2026
We encourage applicants to attend and support their application.