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COUNCILLORS

We now have vacancies on the Parish Council. If you would like to serve your community please apply by contacting the Parish Clerk. View the current Vacancy Notice.

Robert Richmond

01362 860269​

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I have lived in East Bilney over 50 years and most of that time I was a farmer here in the community.

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Malcolm MacArthur

01362 860139

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Malcolm graduated in 1970 with a degree in chemistry and enjoyed a long career in the chemical industry before retiring to Norfolk in 2005.  During this time he worked in R&D, Marketing and ultimately as Business Manager of an international division. His interests include the environment and conservation, Morgan sports cars and playing music.

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Joanne Baldwin

01362 860560

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I have lived and worked in the Parish all of my life and care about the area in which I live. Skills which I have learnt though my work I feel are transferable to help with Parish matters.

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Paul Minchin

01362 860814

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My wife and I moved from Dorset to Dereham in 2001 and then to Beetley in 2014. Having retired as Police Officer, I feel that I can give something back to the Community. My hobbies /interest are singing ,playing bowls, jigsaws and general gardening.

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John Billings

Councillor@johnbillings.co.uk

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John moved to Beetley from Hingham in 2020 and has a particular interest in the environment and access to green spaces.

The Role of a Councillor

 

They are elected to represent the interest of the local community as a whole and promote a harmonious local environment. The number of elected Councillors depends on the size of the area, in Beetley we are able to have 7 Councillors.

 

Local Councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. They are democratically elected local authorities and exist in England, Wales and Scotland. The term 'Local Council' is synonymous with ' Parish Council, 'Town Council' and 'Community Council'.

 

Local Councils are made up of locally  elected Councillors. They are legally obliged to hold at least four meetings a year.  Most meet on a monthly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents.  District and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.​

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Councillors must abide by a Code of Conduct, a set of rules on how Councillors are expected to behave. They must also declare their financial interests in the parish, details of which are kept by the District Council.

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