A Parish Council is a statutory local authority established under the Local Government Act 1972. It is the first level of local government (operating one level below district councils and unitary authorities) that provides communities with a democratic voice and a structure for taking community action. There are currently, approximately, 9,000 town and parish council's in England.
Holybrook Parish Council (which was originally part of Theale Parish Council) was formed in 2000, is permitted fifteen Councillors (divided into East Ward - maximum of 8 councillors, and West Ward - maximum of 7 councillors) who stand for election every four years. An election was held on Thursday 4th May 2023 where 11 members were elected in an uncontested election.
Since the election in May 2023 one councillors has retired from the Council and two new members have been co-opted meaning that the Council currently has 12 members. Therefore, the council currently has 3 vacancies. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please do contact the parish Clerk: clerk@holybrook-pc.gov.uk
Holybrook Parish Councillors do not receive any payment for being elected members and offer their time voluntarily for the benefit of the local community. However, the Chairman of Holybrook Parish Council receives a small (£50) honorarium to assist with the expenses incurred in their role.
The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Parish Council are elected annually, each May, by other Parish Councillors at the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council. For the year 2024/25 Cllr Claire Tull has been re-elected as Chairman and Cllr Mary Bedwell has been re-elected as Vice-Chairman.
If you are interested in becoming a Councillor we would love to hear from you.
As a first step why not attend a Parish meeting (meeting dates) or give the Parish Clerk a telephone call (0118 9454 339) to discuss.