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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​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
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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.
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Peter Lawton
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Educated at Latymer Upper Independent Grammar School, London. Following RAF aircrew training, served in the Fleet Air Arm, flying from the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle then returning to RAF West Raynham, Norfolk where I fell in love with the county. Following Service life, flew as a flying instructor, then as a crop spraying pilot in Lincolnshire. Started my own aerial crop spraying organisation near Peterborough, then a Corporate Fitness Centre in Rutland. Returned to Norfolk to fly airliners for Eastern Airways out of Norwich Airport and retired to follow my passion for art. Married to Clare we recently moved to Old Beetley.
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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.