We’re responsible for:
- Bus shelters
- Streetlights
- Parish notice board
- Parish clock
- Children’s play area
- Village green and car park
- Providing general maintenance to parts of the village
- Cemetery
- Defibrillator
- SAM2 (Speed Sign)
- We also make comments on all planning applications, although the Borough Council or County Council make the decision.
East Rudham Parish Councillors:
Malcolm Pearson (Chairman)
Tony Elburn (Vice Chairman)
John Dawson
Rosemary Weeks
Sue Jones
Trevor Davis
Mark Tizard
Richard Spencer
Terry Hibbert
Borough Councillor
Chris Morley
Mobile: 07885 258477
Email: cllr.chris.morley@west-norfolk.gov.uk
More Information – Councillor Chris Morley
County Councillor
Julie Costley
julie.costley.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk
Norfolk County Council: Docking Division
Teams number : 01603 223611
Member of Parliament
james.wild.mp@parliament.uk
Phone: 0207 219 3000
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 East Rudham we are able to have 9 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. Borough and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.
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 Borough Council.
