Source: https://grimley-pc.gov.uk/parish-councillors Read: 2026-11-04 SHA-256 of the file as fetched: ea1a19615f040ea3a9eae276a79e8579bf67c5d5fa62bec0729b3f45d3d48bb0 Grimley Parish Council: Parish Councillors Meetings Council Meetings Parish Meetings Parish Councillors Parish Clerk Lengthsman District & County Councils District Council Worcestershire County Council Devolution Services Events Reports Policy Documents Annual Reports Consultation Papers Parish Magazine Articles Vacancies and Co-option Notices Planning Applications Climate Emergency Monkwood Green Common & SSSI Sinton Green Village Green Other Parish Communities Grimley Peace Hall War Memorials Milestones Maps Parish Photos News Contact Search Search Search Location Pages Parish Councillors Parish councils are statutory bodies and are funded principally by an annual precept. Income and expenditure for the next financial year are calculated in the form of estimates. The net amount (the precept) is added to council tax, collected by the county, borough or district council (principal authorities) and paid to parishes in two six-monthly instalments. Parish and town councils can apply for other funding such as grant and funding awards, but they do not receive funds direct from central government, as principal authorities do. A parish councillor is the voluntary, unpaid holder of a public office, whose main job is to actively participate in the collective decision-making processes of the council. A councillor’s normal term of office, when elected by a general ballot is for 4 years. Anyone aged 18+ who is a citizen of the UK, lives or works in the Parish (or within 3 miles) and has no legal exclusions (such as convictions) may put themselves forward to be a candidate. Occasionally, vacancies arise and subject to various statutory notices, consultations and periods of time, these can be filled by co-option - known as a Casual Vacancy. Seeing a community change for the better, as a result of decisions you as a parish councillor have helped make, is something that can give you a sense of achievement and pride. Cllr S Russell Chair Co-opted September 2024. Resident of Grimley Village. For a list of Committee membership, please see the table provided in the section Documents/Publications. - The Chair has no special powers beyond the casting vote (see below), has the same duties and obligations as all other Cllrs and he/she is elected each year. - The Chair must ensure that meetings are run in an orderly manner and that the rules of debate are followed. The Chair is responsible for ensuring that effective and lawful decisions are taken at meetings of the Council and, assisted by the Clerk, guides activities by managing the meetings of the Council. - The Chair can suggest the content of the agenda but the Clerk has the final say. - The Chair is responsible for involving all Cllrs in discussion and ensuring that Cllrs keep to the point. The Chair summarises the debate and facilitates the making of clear Resolutions and is responsible for keeping discussions moving. - The Chair has a casting vote. His/her first vote is a personal vote as a member of the Council. If there is a tied vote, the Chair can have a second, casting vote. - The Chair may claim expenses [up to max of £50 per annum (as per standing orders for Grimley Parish Council)]. - The position of Chair cannot be shared, as a declaration of acceptance is signed. - The Chair will often be the public face of the Council and will represent the Council at official events. He/she may be asked to speak on behalf of the Council and, in such circumstances, should only expresses the agreed views of the Council and not personal views. The Chair cannot legally make a decision on behalf of the Council. - The Chair must make valid declarations of interest as per all other Cllrs and thereby must ensure impartial representation of the entire parish. Cllr R Woodhouse Deputy Chair Long term councillor over many separate periods of office. Co-opted May 2023. Resident of Grimley village Cllr K Auty Councillor Co-opted April 2026. Resident of Monkwood Green Cllr P Ayers Councillor Long term Cllr. Formally re-elected May 2019 and again in 2023. Resident of Monkwood Green Cllr A Collett Councillor Co-opted May 2023. Resident of Monkwood Green. Cllr G Moore Councillor Co-opted to Parish Council July 2020 and re-elected May 2023. Resident of Grimley village Cllr G Probert Councillor Co-opted to Parish Council June 2022 and re-elected May 2023. Resident of wider parish. Cllr A Sinclair Councillor Co-opted May 2023. Resident of Monkwood Green. Vacancy arising 23/10/2026 Councillor This vacancy arose after the resignation of Matt Boyle due to work commitments. MHDC has been informed and approached for the official Notice of Vacancy, which will be displayed upon receipt. Clerk, 23/10/2026 The Parish Map shows the boundary and area administered by Grimley Parish Council . Site Designed by ©2026 Grimley Parish Council Privacy Policy | Site Map | Accessibility Statement | Manage Cookie Preferences | Login