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The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 11 January 2027 at 7.00pm at the Church Extension Meeting Room
We have a vacancy on the Parish Council, please contact us if you are interested in becoming a Councillor
4th November 2026
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Who We Are & What We Do
Bitteswell with Bittesby Parish Council is the first tier of local government and represents the communities of Bitteswell and Bittesby.
The Council is made up of six councillors who are elected or co-opted to represent the interests of the parish and its residents. Councillors serve a four-year term, with the current term ending in 2027.
The Parish Council is responsible for a range of local services and assets and works with Harborough District Council, Leicestershire County Council and other organisations on matters affecting the parish.
Council meetings are usually held every other month at St Mary's Church Meeting Room or Bitteswell Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and have an opportunity to raise matters during the public participation section of the meeting.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a councillor or have a question about the work of the Parish Council, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Your Parish Councillors
Chair:
Councillor John Allsopp
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Pippa Clarkson
Councillor Nigel Chapman
Councillor Kevin Dumbill
Councillor Oliver Morley-Smith
Councillor
Email address
John Allsopp
cllr.allsopp@bitteswellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Nigel Chapman
cllr.chapman@bitteswellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Pippa Clarkson
cllr.clarkson@bitteswellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Kevin Dumbill
cllr.dumbill@bitteswellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Oliver Morley-Smith
cllr.morley-smith@bitteswellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Vacancy
Register of Members' Interests
Councillors are required to register their financial and other interests. These can be viewed on the
Harborough District Council
website.
Council Representatives
The Parish Council appoints councillors to represent the Council on a number of external organisations:
Magna Park Lutterworth Community Liaison Group
– Councillors Pippa Clarkson and Kevin Dumbill
Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC)
– Councillor Nigel Chapman
District and County Councillor
The District and County Councillor representing Bitteswell with Bittesby is Councillor Rosita Page.
To discuss any local issues or concerns, please contact Councillor Rosita Page by email:
Harborough District Council:
r.page@harborough.gov.uk
Leicestershire County Council:
rosita.page@leics.gov.uk
Further information and contact details can be found on Cllr Page's profiles on the
Harborough District Council
and
Leicestershire County Council
websites.
Member of Parliament
Alberto Costa MP
Further information and contact details can be found on the
UK Parliament
website.
The Role of a Parish Councillor
Parish councillors represent the interests of the whole community and have a responsibility to:
attend Council meetings when summoned;
read the agenda and supporting information before meetings;
consider all relevant information and views before making decisions;
participate in discussions and voting;
respect decisions made by the Council;
help ensure that the Council is properly managed; and
represent the interests of the whole parish, not just individual residents or groups.
Councillors must also observe the Council's Code of Conduct and uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principles).
The Seven Principles of Public Life
The Seven Principles of Public Life, also known as the
Nolan Principles
, set out the standards of conduct expected of people who hold public office, including parish councillors.
Selflessness
– Holders of public office should act solely in the public interest.
Integrity
– Holders of public office should avoid placing themselves under obligations to people or organisations that might inappropriately influence them in their work.
Objectivity
– Holders of public office should act and make decisions impartially, fairly and on merit.
Accountability
– Holders of public office are accountable to the public for their decisions and actions and should submit themselves to the scrutiny necessary to ensure this.
Openness
– Holders of public office should act and make decisions in an open and transparent manner. Information should not be withheld from the public unless there are clear and lawful reasons for doing so.
Honesty
– Holders of public office should be truthful.
Leadership
– Holders of public office should exhibit these principles in their own behaviour, actively promote and support them, and be willing to challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs.
Useful Documents & Guidance
The following documents provide further information about the role, responsibilities and conduct of parish councillors:
Code of Conduct
(
PDF
, 474 Kb)
It Takes All Sorts
(
PDF
, 5.2 Mb)
Powers and Duties of Parish Councils
(
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The Good Councillor's Guide
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, 1.7 Mb)
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