15 April 2025
Parish Council vacancy
Parish Councillor role
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Are there any improvements you would like to see in Elsdon, Otterburn, Rochester & Byrness?
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Would you like to have more of a say in how your Council Tax is spent?
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Do you feel strongly about the future of your local community?
If you have answered ‘Yes’ to these questions and are able to provide a few hours of your time each month then you might be interested in joining your local Parish Council.
On 1 May, 2025 there will be local Parish Council elections and this is your chance to take an active part in what goes on within your parish. As a Parish Councillor you can help to influence how the Parish Council element (precept) of the Council Tax is spent. With fellow Councillors you will prioritise local projects / services that will improve the overall look of the community as well as the standard of living in your parish for all residents.
For more information or to register an interest please contact one of the existing Councillors or the Parish Clerk, Martin Chilvers, at
or telephone – 520535
As a Parish Councillor here are some of the topics that on behalf of your community you may wish to have a say in and how these areas develop.
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Open community space belonging to the Parish Council
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Grass cutting
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Community transport
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Litter bins
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Planning applications
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Footpaths
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Local youth projects
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Amenities and services within the parish
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Bus shelters
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Traffic calming
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Donations to local charities and clubs
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Children's play areas
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Street lighting
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Community allotments & garages (where applicable)
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Roadside signage
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If the Parish Council is not appropriately represented then Northumberland County Council will have a greater say on where funds are spent across the county meaning that Elsdon, Otterburn, Rochester and Byrness as well as the wider Redesdale may miss out on vital services.
