COULD YOU HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY?Cheddleton Parish Council is now inviting applications to fill two vacancies by co-option:
1 Councillor – Cheddleton Ward 1 Councillor – Southlowe WardYou don’t need to be an expert in local government to become a Parish Councillor. We’re looking for local people who care about their community, have ideas for its future and want to help make a positive difference.
Why become a Parish Councillor?
Have a say in how our local area is looked after and improved
Help shape projects for our play areas, community facilities and countryside
Bring forward new ideas and help turn them into reality
Represent the views and needs of local residents
Get involved in decisions that directly affect your community
Give something back to the area you live in and care aboutWhether you’ve thought about becoming a councillor before or this is the first time you’ve considered it, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications open: Friday 14th August 2026
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 27th August 2026We have recently updated our Co-option Policy and Application Form, which can be found on our website here:
A Co-option Meeting will take place on Thursday 3rd September at 6pm, where the Council will consider the applications received. Candidates will be asked to attend the meeting.
Your ideas. Your community. Your chance to make a difference.