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What is Happening in Kilsby – How to Find Out and Influence

• Do you want to know about changes for Kilsby…….
• Do you want an opportunity to shape change …….
• Do you want to influence spending in Kilsby …….
• Do you want to make a difference to the community where you live …….
• Do you want to take a proactive interest in your community …….
• Do you want your voice to be heard …….
• Do you want to understand where the parish council sits within the various council tiers …….

If you, or in fact you and a friend can say yes to any of the above, then consider applying to join Kilsby Parish Council. Vacancies can be filled at any time of year but now is a particularly good time to join as the council’s New Year starts in May and we have a number of vacancies available.

What is the commitment? All Councillors are unpaid volunteers who give their time and knowledge. This will vary person to person. We all have busy lives but should be able to find time to help the community. We meet the second Tuesday in the month and during the month Councillors may work individually or in groups on specific projects, or a Councillor may have an ongoing role. How much time you give and what you volunteer for is your choice but working as a team and sharing responsibilities is key to being an effective Councillor.

Is there any training? New Councillors generally go on a two to three hour training course held in the evening (currently via zoom) as an introduction to what Councils do. More specific role based courses are also available.

What will I do? Councillors generally have specific responsibilities which vary in terms of commitment. They may also get involved in one-off projects in order to improve wellbeing, facilities, safety and opportunities in Kilsby as envisaged in Kilsby’s Neighbourhood Development Plan. If you have a particular interest or have identified an issue you want to get involved in we will support you.

What will I get from it? You will meet new people and have an opportunity to show communication, managing, organisational, leadership and decision making skills. You will know that you are helping individuals and the community and have a better understanding of local issues.

Why join now? The Council will start a new term of office in May 2025 following the local elections. There are two tiers of Government in Northamptonshire, namely West Northamptonshire Council and Town and Parish Councils. This means that Parish Councils are likely to be able to make more of a difference to the people in their parish.

Why me? Can you think of a reason why you should not join Kilsby Parish Council?

If you want to find out more please feel free to speak to a current Councillor, or the Clerk to the Council. If you would like an application form please contact the Clerk on clerk@kilsby-pc.gov.uk

Our Neighbourhood Team will be out and about with the Neighbourhood Beat Bus in APR:

Thursday 3^rd April – Daventry
10.30am to 11.30am – Stubbs Rd, Everdon

12pm to 1pm – Church Drive,  Catesby

2.30pm to 3.30pm – Near Kings Arms, Farthingstone

Thursday 17^th  April – Daventry
10am to 12pm – Near reception, Danetre Hospital, Daventry

2.30pm to 3.30pm – Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Daventry

Police Liaison Representative (PLR)

Role Description

Appointment
At its annual meeting, the parish council will appoint a Police Liaison Representative (PLR)
who shall hold office until the next annual meeting unless the appointment is terminated by
the council. A person may be re-appointed from one year to the next. The Police Liaison
Representative may be a member or officer of the council or a member of the public.

Role
The role of Police Liaison Representative is non-statutory and has no authority to make
decisions that bind the council to taking, or not taking, any particular course of action. The
role of the Police Liaison Representative shall be to:

• Establish contact with the relevant members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team.
• Attend an annual meeting of Police Liaison Representatives.
• Promote awareness of 101 and Crime Stoppers.
• Understand the role and impact on councils of the Crime and Disorder Act.
• Monitor crime statistics for the area and report to the council on any significant
  trends.
• Where there is a council-sponsored PCSO, communicate as appropriate with the
  council’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the PCSO.
•  Act as the point of contact between the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and the
  council and help promote the Neighbourhood Watch.
• Receive news and information from the Neighbourhood Policing Team (general and
  related to specific local incidents) and disseminate it in the council’s area as
  appropriate.
•  Liaise with other groups/persons in the council’s area on the broader community
  safety agenda, including fire prevention and emergency planning and bring items of
  interest to the attention of the council.
• Liaise and engage with the Northamptonshire Independent Advisory Group (IAG).

Time commitment
Hours will vary from community to community and person to person, but it is envisaged that
the role will require between five and ten hours per month.

Commitment to electronic working
The vast majority of information will be shared electronically (e-mail and social media).
Police Liaison Representatives should be comfortable working electronically.

Limit of role

Police Liaison Representatives are not involved in operational policing and are not an
appropriate person to receive reports of incidents or crimes from members of the public, who
should use 101 or 999 as appropriate