COVID-19 INFORMATION
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Click link below to download community information or visit http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-health-coronavirus
A timetable of relevant and specific dates can be found at https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/4911
It includes, but is not limited to the following:
29th March 2021 (no later than) – Publication of Notice of Election
8th April 2021 – Candidates have from the date stated on the notice of election up to 4 pm on Thursday 8th April to submit nomination papers
8th April 2021 – Deadline for withdrawal of nomination (4pm)
9th April 2021 – Publication of Statement of Persons nominated
27th April 2021 – Publication of Notice of Poll
6th May 2021 – Day of Poll
The previous council stands down on 10th May (4 days after polling day) and the new council takes office on the same day.
Within 14 days of the new council taking office, the annual meeting of the council must be held. The first business of this meeting is the appointment of Chairman.
To be able to stand for election (or co-option) to a local council, an individual must meet certain qualifications (by law). They must be:
Over 18 and a UK, Commonwealth, ROI, or EU Citizen and
An elector for the parish, or
For the last 12 months, have occupied land or premises in the parish, or
Work in the parish (principal or only place of work), or
Live within 3 miles of the parish boundary
Someone cannot stand for election, if at the time of their nomination and on polling day:
They are employed by the parish/community council or hold a paid office under the parish/community council (including joint boards or committees).
They are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order.
They have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three months or more (including a suspended sentence), without the option of a fine, during the five years before polling day.
They have been disqualified under the Representation of the People Act 1983 (which covers corrupt or illegal electoral practices and offences relating to donations). a person has been reported guilty by an election court or convicted and lasts for five years.
Nomination papers have to be delivered in person. Wiltshire Council is encouraging appointments to do this and has created a booking system – see www.wiltshire.gov.uk/elections-town-parish for details.
Will a poll take place for the local council election in Atworth?
It depends. If, by 8th April only the same number, or fewer candidates than there are seats on the council have been nominated, they will be elected unopposed. If there are more candidates than there are seats on the council – it will go to the poll on 6th May.
How is the current Coronavirus situation affecting the elections?
Government has produced a polls’ delivery plan which can be read at www.gov.uk/government/publications/may-2021-polls-delivery-plan and each principal authority is putting plans in place for the safety of polling stations and the count.
Please click on the link below to download a copy of the agenda for the 17th March 2021 meeting of Atworth Parish Council, which will be taking place via Zoom.
P.C.E. McMullen, Clerk
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/planning-policy-local-plan-review-consultation
Wiltshire Council are undertaking a consultation to inform the preparation of the Wiltshire Local Plan Review, with the draft plan due to be completed towards the end of 2021. The topics covered include:
Atworth Parish Council was invited to respond to the Empowering Rural Communities paper. A copy of the council’s response may be found here:
Our near neighbours Melksham Without Parish Council and Melksham Town Council also responded to the Market Town paper. Their response may be found here:
Unapproved (draft) Minutes of the February 2021 meeting of Atworth Parish Council are available by clicking the link below. These minutes will be submitted for approval at the March 2021 meeting.
UNAPPROVED February 2021 Atworth Parish Council Minutes
Please click on the link below to download a copy of the agenda for the 17th February 2021 meeting of Atworth Parish Council, which will be taking place via Zoom.
Topic: February 2021 Atworth Parish Council Meeting
Time: Feb 17, 2021 07:00 PM London
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Final Minutes of the January 2021 meeting of Atworth Parish Council are available by clicking the link below. These minutes were unanimously approved at the February 2021 meeting.
APPROVED January 2021 Atworth Parish Council Minutes
Please click on the link below to download a copy of the agenda for the 20th January 2021 meeting of Atworth Parish Council, which will be taking place via Zoom.
P.C.E. McMullen, Clerk
Approved Minutes of the December 2020 meeting of Atworth Parish Council are available by clicking the link below. These minutes were considered for approval at the January 2021 meeting.
APPROVED December 2020 Atworth Parish Council Minutes
Please click on the link below to download a copy of the agenda for the 16th December 2020 meeting of Atworth Parish Council, which will be taking place via Zoom.
P.C.E. McMullen, Clerk