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Cllr. John Sargent

Councillor for Perton Wrottesley Ward

Member of the following Committee:
Youth working party

Email: j.sargent@pertonparishcouncil.gov.uk
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As a new councillor for the Wrottesley area and being a new father I’m interested in the playing fields and open spaces. Looking at preserving the area for our children and trying to get more facilities for them to play.

 

Cllr. Penny Allen

Councillor for Perton East Ward and District Councillor

Member of the following Committees:
Management
Finance
Allotment
Human Resources
Planning
Perton Playing Fields Association – Trustee
Health & Safety working party
Youth working party
Kings Coronation working party

Phone: 01902 756125
Email: p.allen@pertonparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Cllr. Philip Davis

Councillor for Perton Wrottesley Ward and District Councillor

Member of the following Committees:
Management
Finance
Allotment
Human Resources
Planning
Perton Playing Fields Association
Health & Safety working party
Kings Coronation working party

Phone: 01902 741822
Email: p.davis@pertonparishcouncil.gov.uk
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I’m the member for Perton Wrottesley and I have lived in Perton for 30 years. Founder member of Perton Gardening Club,  Perton Carpet Bowls Club and organiser of the Community litter picks.

P Davis

Cllr. Rita Heseltine

Councillor for Perton Lakeside Ward and District Councillor

Member of the following Committees:
Management
Finance
Allotment
Human Resources
Perton Playing Fields Association
Health & Safety working party
Kings Coronation working party

Phone: 01902 745654
Email: r.heseltine@pertonparishcouncil.gov.uk
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I have lived in Perton since 1986 and been a Parish Councillor since 2004. I appreciate that different age groups have varying needs and aspirations and therefore I will continue to work to improve and enhance our community. I am proud to serve our village and will work for the benefit of all residents.

County Councillor Jak Abrahams

Jak Abrahams
County Councillor for Perton, Pattingham and Patshull.

Email: jak.abrahams@staffordshire.gov.uk

I’m determined to deliver for the people of Perton. I have already taken action on key priorities for the village, such as flooding and speeding but if there is an issue you would like to raise with me, please get in touch.

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How to become a councillor

A parish council is the tier of local authority closest to its community as it elects representatives from within that community. Parish councils are democracy on your doorstep. Anyone can stand as a candidate provided they meet the qualification requirements or you can find out more by contacting the local borough electoral services department.

You should be:

  • Aged over 18.
  • A British, Commonwealth citizen, or Euro-national citizen (who is a registered elector)
  • Resident for 12 months prior to the day of election – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary.
  • Occupied land or premises for 12 months as owner or tenant – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary
  • Had a principal place of work – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary.

You cannot become a councillor if:

  • You hold a paid office with the council.
  • If you are subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order or an interim order creates disqualification which dates from the judgement or execution and generally ends one year after the relevant order is made.
  • If you have within five years before the election or since election been convicted in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man of any offence and been sentenced to not less than three months imprisonment (whether suspended or not) without the option of a fine.
  • Imprisonment probably includes any type of custodial sentence.
  • This disqualification begins when the ordinary period for making an appeal is finally dismissed or abandoned or fails for want of prosecution.

You can get further information from the Staffordshire Parish Councils’ Association.