Co-Option Vacancy

15th of March, 2024

A Parish Council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people living or working in its parish. As the authority closest to the people, Parish Councils are invariably the first place people will go to with concerns or ideas.

The Parish Council’s work falls into four main categories:

representing the local community
striving to improve the quality of life in the parish
considering the impact of planning applications in the local area
delivering services to meet local needs

Whittingham Parish Council covers the areas between Langley Lane and Goosnargh Village and Cumeragh Lane to Halfpenny Lane / Inglewhite Road.
For election purposes, the Parish is divided into 2 wards - Higher Ward and Lower Ward.

A vacancy has occurred in Higher Ward and interested people are invited to apply to be co-opted on to the Council.

To be a Parish Councillor you must be

British or a citizen of the Commonwealth.
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.

Whittingham Parish Council usually meets once a month on a Thursday evening. Meetings usually last two - three hours, depending on the items listed on the agenda and members of the public are always welcome to attend.

For further information, please ring

Julie Buttle, Parish Clerk on 01257 415 634

Written applications stating your reasons for applying, including any knowledge or skills you may bring to the role, should be sent to

Mrs Julie Buttle
Clerk to Whittingham Parish Council,
24 Merefield,
Astley Village,
Chorley,
PR7 1UR

OR email - [email protected]