Town and parish councils (local councils)

Local councils are a critical part of the local government infrastructure and have a significant range of powers and duties, giving them a unique and specific role within the community. Local councils undertake some of these duties and powers to varying levels and degrees and many raise local precepts for the services they deliver.

Local councils have a key role in representing communities, empowering localities and helping to deliver local services. There are 11 town councils, 97 parish councils and 7 parish meetings and there is a vast difference in size and profile for each.

• What local councils do
• How to become a local councillor
• Local council communications
• Register of interest forms for local councillors in Cheshire East
• Local council award scheme
• Useful links

Current casual vacancies

Should an Election be called for any of the vacancies advertised, due to Covid 19 restrictions no Election will be held until May 2021 or at such time that the Government legislates that it is safe for elections to be held sooner

• Notice of Casual vacancy - Councillor for Mere Parish Council (PDF, 1MB)
• Notice of Casual vacancy - Councillor for the Parish of Audlem (PDF, 14KB)
• Notice of Casual vacancy - Councillor for St Mary's Ward - Parish of Wistaston (PDF, 747KB)
• Notice of Casual vacancy - Councillor for Wells Green Ward - Parish of Wistaston (PDF, 763KB)

For information about the layout of a notice of vacancy or for a copy template contact Electoral Services 01270 685922.