Parish Council Elections May 2023
Do you care about Barley Village and its community?
Elections for Parish Council Councillors are due to take place on 4th May 2023.
If you are interested and care about Barley Village and its community, why not become actively involved in the direction and the future of the village by taking part and standing as a Parish Councillor?
We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect our community. You don't need any experience or special qualifications. Your life experience, everyday skills, passion and commitment to people and communities are what is important.
If you wish to stand for election please contact the new Parish Clerk Mrs Alice Robertson at barley.parishclerk@gmail.com or 07376245498 for information and nomination papers.
Please note the deadline for nominations is 4pm Tuesday 4th April 2023.
There will also be separate local authority elections held on the same date (4th May 2023). Formal notices will be published as soon as available from North Herts District Council.
Please be advised that in-person voting now requires Photo-ID by law.
Please refer to posters that will be uploaded on this website, social media and noticeboards around the village as soon as we have them from NHDC, for more information.
We are looking for our next councillor to join us and become actively involved in the direction and the future of the village.
If you are passionate about ensuring our community voice is heard and actioned, can commit time and energy and are motivated to making a difference then we’d love to hear from you.
We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect our community. Your life experience, communication skills, passion and commitment to people and communities are what is important.
If you are interested and would like some more details, please contact Yvonne Lee yvonnelee@barleyparishcouncil.gov.uk or Alison Hearn on alisonhearn@barleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
If you wish to put your name forward, please send your name and contact details to Alison Gibson clerk@barleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
We will be asking interested individuals to attend the next Parish Council Meeting on April 13th to meet the council and give a short presentation on why they wish to be considered.
We will be holding our annual village meeting on Wednesday May 13th from 19:30 in the Town House. Our local MP Chris Hinchliff will be joining us from 20:00 for a Q&A session. This is an opportunity to hear what work he is currently involved in as well as discuss what's important to you. There will be light refreshments and a pizza van on site which you can pre purchase your supper or order on the night. Our local clubs and societies will be present and sharing what they have been up to and their plans for the year ahead. Do come and join us.
If you would like to add a club, society, news story, event or anything else to the website, please contact Clare Edwards on thebarleywebsite@gmail.com.