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Eltisley Parish Council
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Elections 7th May 2026

Eltisley Parish Council - Notice of Uncontested Election 2026 Parish Council Elections 7th May 2026. Make a difference in your Community - become a Parish Councillor.

Published: 5 March 2026

Parish Elections 2026

 

Eltisley Parish Council Needs YOU!

 

 

A person is qualified to become a council member if he/she is a Commonwealth citizen and is an elector over the age of 18 years old.  In addition he/she must, for twelve months prior to nomination, have either: resided in the parish or within 3 miles of it; or occupied as owner or tenant any land or premises there; or had his/her principal or only place of work there. All councillors have to sign up to the ‘Parish Councils Code of Conduct’. Details of which are available from the Parish Clerk.

 

Elections and Meetings

 

The Parish Council is made up of 7 Councillors and all 7 Parish Council seats are up for election on 7th May 2026. Councillors are voluntary and serve for a term of 4 years. The Parish Council meets on the second Tuesday of every other month in the evening..

 

Responsibilities

 

Our Parish Council deals with many aspects of village life including:

  • Allotments (run by an Allotment Association)
  • Bus shelter
  • Pocket Park
  • Streetlights
  • The Cade Pavilion managed by a Management Committee.
  • The Village Green, managed by Eltisley Village Green Trust (EVGT), where the Councillors are trustees.
  • Village pond

 

We are also consulted by South Cambridgeshire District Council about planning and development within the parish and work closely with both the County Council and District Council on many varied issues.

 

  What do Parish Councillors do?

 

Speak at council meetings – all views are important, you need to join in with what’s going on in the community and understand what local people think, make decisions on behalf of parishioners including how much money the Council should raise from tax and ensuring that the money is then wisely spent.

If you are interested and want to know more about the work of the Council or how to stand for election please contact the Parish Clerk on 01480 468451 or email clerk@eltisley-pc.gov.uk You are also welcome to attend any Parish Council meeting or committee. There is a 10-minute public forum at the start of each Council meeting.

 

Prospective Councillor Information Session

Wednesday 18th March 2026

7pm – 8pm

 

With upcoming elections in some districts, and co-option opportunities arising in others, we are hosting a free online information session for individuals who may be interested in becoming a Parish or Town Councillor.

 

The session is designed to give prospective candidates a clear and practical overview of local councils and the councillor role, helping them decide whether it is right for them.

 

The session will cover:

 

  • What a Parish or Town Council is
  • What Parish and Town Councils do
  • The role and responsibilities of a Councillor
  • What the role involves in practice (including time commitment)
  • Eligibility requirements
  • The process for becoming a Councillor (election and co-option)
  • Whether any qualifications are required

This session is ideal for anyone considering standing for election, as well as those who would simply like to better understand how local councils operate and how they can get involved.

 

Please book on our website: 

https://www.cambs-peterborough-alc.gov.uk/council_events/prospective-councillor-information-session/

You’ll receive the meeting link with your booking confirmation

 

 

 

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