bladebeer Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Genuine qustion, are our councillors full time employed by the council Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 No councillors are basically elected volunteers who get paid allowances for what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCOnoob Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, apelike said: No councillors are basically elected volunteers who get paid allowances for what they do. ^^^^^^^ what they said. More info here https://www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/become-a-councillor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 37 minutes ago, bladebeer said: Genuine qustion, are our councillors full time employed by the council It can be classed as employed, does it matter. How much time they spend doing the job is down to them. They must attend a number of meetings and send emails, how long that takes, I dont know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassett one Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 the above is correct,you would need some other income to live from what i can gather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I am a Parish Councillor, amd get nowt, apart fom the satisfaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, bassett one said: the above is correct,you would need some other income to live from what i can gather Basic allowance is £12k+, and then there are the special responsibility payments. The leader gets around £30k. Full list here: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/dam/sheffield/docs/your-city-council/members-allowances/Members Expenses - 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.pdf Edited September 28, 2019 by Ms Macbeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morts Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I’ve been a Parish Councillor for a couple of years and, just like Smithy, do it for satisfaction in helping the village. It’s unpaid and like most jobs, you get out what you put in. There always seems to be a vacancy for a Parish Councillor on most Parish Councils. It’s not political and has very little power but we do our best to help the community. Play areas, football field, cemetery, and general village maintenance and management are the main responsibilities. If anyone has some spare time, pop along and have a chat with your local Parish Clerk. You will be made very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 28 minutes ago, Morts said: If anyone has some spare time, pop along and have a chat with your local Parish Clerk. You will be made very welcome. Best suited to those that do not work? In my local its very political and used by the local party to take over everything. They do get councillors that do very little, dont even live in the area, but they appoint anyone just so the party has 100% control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morts Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I’m sorry to hear that. To serve on a Parish Council you have to live or work within the Parish. It is a real challenge trying to get new, young blood onto local committees. Helping with the Village Hall is one that comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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