COUNCILLORS
There are currently three vacancies for parish councillors. If you are interested in finding out more about the role, or would like to apply, please contact the clerk.
About the Parish Council
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If you would like to get in contact with any of the Parish Councillors, please do so via the Clerk.
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Chris Bone
​Email:- chrisbone360@hotmail.com
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Gwyneth Holmes
​Email:- holmes007@btinternet.com
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John Hoskins (Chairman)
I live with my wife Julia in County School (which is part of Bintree Parish, even though access is from the Elmham/Holt Road). Before moving to Norfolk my wife and I ran a hotel in Cambridgeshire - The Old Bridge at Huntingdon. I am also a 'Master of Wine'. My main involvement with Bintree Parish Council has been in relation to new housing. particularly the discussions about a possible new town. I am the co-ordinator of the pressure group CANT. We have two children, one is a teacher and the other is a pastry chef/baker and we have three grandchildren.
Email:- johnhoskinsmw@outlook.com
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Thomas Stephens
Email:- tomcstephens@gmail.com
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The Role of a Councillor
They are elected to represent the interest of the local community as a whole and promote a harmonious local environment. The number of elected Councillors depends on the size of the area, in Bintree we are able to have 7 Councillors.
Local Councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. They are democratically elected local authorities and exist in England, Wales and Scotland. The term 'Local Council' is synonymous with ' Parish Council, 'Town Council' and 'Community Council'.
Local Councils are made up of locally elected Councillors. They are legally obliged to hold at least four meetings a year. Most meet on a monthly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents. District and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.​
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Councillors must abide by a Code of Conduct, a set of rules on how Councillors are expected to behave. They must also declare their financial interests in the parish, details of which are kept by the District Council.