Get involved

Parish councillors are unpaid and volunteer their time to the community in which they live or work to try to make a change for the better and act as a representative for the community. 

Could I be a parish councillor?

The short answer is almost certainly, subject to certain criteria being met:

• British or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union
• At least 18 years old
• Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election

You can’t be a councillor if you:

• Work for the council you want to be a councillor for, or for another local authority in a political restricted post
• Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order
• Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the 5 years before election day
• Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court

If you are in any doubt about whether you are eligible to stand as a councillor, you should contact the Electoral Services team at Cannock Chase District Council for advice. (Email: ElectionsOffice@cannockchasedc.gov.uk)

Could I help in another way?

There are several groups in the village which rely entirely on volunteers - for example, litter picking, unlocking and locking Castle Ring car park gates, and community speedwatch. If you would like to join one of the teams, please contact the parish clerk to be put in touch.