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  • Village Hall set up for event

    Setup ready for a party - Why not book an event in Horton Village Hall to enjoy a big get together for birthday, wedding or friends.

  • View of the Horton Village Play Field

Horton Parish Council (Somerset)


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For information about the village of Horton please visit: Click here


For the latest Horton Gazette please: Click here


Horton Playing Field now has the first phase of new equipment installation, which was completed at the end of 2021


History, Charm & Community Spirit

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Vacancy for Parish Councillor - to be filled by co-option

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September 2025
Co-option notice for Councillor vacancy September 2025

Information for parishioners wanting to be considered for co-option as Councillor for Horton Parish Council.

The Role of a Parish Council

A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish and has an overall responsibility for the well-being of its local community. It is the level government closest to the community and its work falls into three main categories:

• Representing the local community

• Delivering services to meet local needs

• Striving to improve quality of life in the parish

The Role and Responsibilities of a Parish Councillor

Parish councillors act as ambassadors for their community, keeping everyone aware of local needs and concerns. Councillors represent the voice of their community as a whole, whilst being aware of, and considerate to, specific minority needs.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• To determine council policy and provide community leadership; monitor and review council performance in implementing policies and delivering services; represent the council externally; and act as advocates for their residents/community

• Improve the quality of life and the environment in their local area.

• Work to identify issues that are important to the lives of the residents

• Be well-informed, especially about diverse local views. A councillor cannot assume they represent the interests of the residents without consulting them.

• Representing the views of residents in an objective and professional way.

• Make difficult decisions, in an open and reasoned way.

• Run local services, such as open spaces, play areas etc. (often done in conjunction with a team of willing volunteers undertaking various ‘manual’ tasks).

• Take accountability for their own designated areas of responsibilities; undertake actions from and report back at PC meetings.

• Support the roles and responsibilities of other councillors and the clerk.

• To comply at all times with the councillors’ Code of Conduct, the law, and such other policies, procedures, protocols and conventions agreed by the council, which includes attendance at PC meetings and good time keeping.

Chairs have additional responsibilities, which mean that they may have to have a closer working relationship with employees (clerk) than other councillors do.

Casual vacancy - Parish Councillor

Horton Parish Council

26

September 2025
Notice of Councillor Vacancy

HORTON PARISH COUNCIL


PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 87 of the Local Government Act 1972 that one vacancy has occurred on the Horton Parish Council.

Unless a request for an election to be held is submitted in writing to theChief Executive, Electoral Services, Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DYby 14th October 2025 by ten electors for the Parish of Horton, the Parish Council will proceed to fill the vacancy by co-option.

Clerk to the Council

Email: hortonparishclerk@gmail.com

Dated: 24th September 2025

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