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There is currently a vacancy for a Parish Councillor, for which the Parish Council invites applications for co-option – please click this link to read a copy of the formal notice.

If anyone is interested in knowing more about the role of a Parish Councillor, please speak to any of the existing Parish Councillors or contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@eastfarndon-pc.gov.uk.

Applicants for co-option should: 

Submit an application form (a copy of the application form is attached as Appendix A – section 1 to the Co-option Procedure). Please click this link to view the Co-option Procedure. 

Confirm their eligibility for the position of Councillor by signing a copy of the eligibility criteria on the application form (Appendix A – section 2 of the Co-option Procedure). 

The closing date for applications is Midday on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Applications will then be considered at the Parish Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

Despite repeated requests and warnings, the issue of parking on pavements in East Farndon continues to be a problem. Our local Police are now going to keep a close watch and everyone should be aware that they will ticket vehices if they are found to be parking in a manner that obstructs pavements. The Police will follow a 2 step process,

Step 1 – a leaflet / letter will be left on the offending vehicle(s) warning drivers not to obstruct / park on pavement.

Step 2 – if no improvement – Fixed Penalty Notice by post AND removal of the vehicle (not one or the other).

The Parish Council has previously contacted the Police to resolve this issue which obstructs pedestrians, in particular buggies and mobility scooters. The Police advised that streets in East Farndon have no parking restrictions so vehicles can park on the road, but in any event, a space 1 METRE WIDE on the pavement should be left so people can get past safely. In addition, if a vehicle is parked on the road, especially on Main Street / Harborough Road, drivers must ensure that it is not parked on a blind bend so that traffic has good visibility in both directions. Thank you everyone!

If you have any questions, please email: clerk@eastfarndon-pc.gov.uk