Gardener Required

Do you know anyone who might be interested?

A part-time gardener is required. 

Just a couple of hours work occasionally. 

Would suit a retired person who has a knowledge of gardening.

This end of Waste Lane.

NO contractors please.

Phone 0167 653 4353

Or email broadway123@btinternet.com

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 Please note that there is a gardening club in Balsall Common.
Their members would have such skills and might possibly be available.
They are currently advertised as:

Balsall and District Horticultural Society
Contact: Mr C. Davis
Tel: 01676 533 252

Vacancy for Parish Councillor

The Parish Council currently has a casual vacancy. Anyone who is interested in becoming a Councillor can find out about what is involved by reading 'All about Local Councils' and 'It takes all sorts' which can be found on the 'Publications' section of our website. There is more information on the National Association of Local Councils’ website.

If you would like to be considered for the vacancy and meet the eligibility requirements please come along to meet the current Councillors on Wednesday 28 May at 7.30pm in The Village hall Green Room.

For more information please contact

Claire Turner
Burton Green Parish Council Clerk

Email: burtongreen@hotmail.co.uk    Website: www.burtongreenpc.org.uk

Vacancy for a Parish Councillor

The Parish Council currently has a casual vacancy for a Parish Councillor. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is interested in their local community, would like to represent the residents of Burton Green and become involved in current issues affecting the parish.  Anyone who is interested in becoming a Councillor can find out about what is involved by contacting the Clerk to the Parish Council, who will be able to send a copy of the eligibility criteria.  There are also two very informative booklets entitled ‘All about Local Councils’ and ‘It takes all sorts’ which can be found on the ‘Publications’ section of the Parish Council website (www.burtongreenpc.org.uk).  

Anyone wishing to apply should check they meet the eligibility criteria and write to the Clerk of the Parish Council with their expression of interest by 28th April 2014, with a copy of their CV and a short statement about why they would like to be considered for the role.

Job Advert for a Clerk to the Parish Council

Burton Green Parish Council

VACANCY

Parish Council Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer

Home based - part-time : 38 hours per month

Salary scale NJC : £8.428per hour to £11.296 per hour

The Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clerk, who has an interest in supporting the Parish Council shape the future of the local community and effectively deliver local services.  The residential area of Burton Green is surrounded by farmland, and has an active local community, village hall, school and local pub.   

The successful applicant will be required to provide professional support and guidance in respect of all aspects of the Council’s work including acting as the Council’s Responsible Financial Officer.  This will involve ensuring that the Parish Council adhere to all statutory provisions, as well as adopted policies and best practice.

Ideally the successful applicant will an experienced CiLCA qualified Clerk, although consideration will be given to unqualified Clerks who are willing to become qualified.  

Applicants need to have excellent communication skills and organisational skills, be able to take minutes of meetings, undertake administrative duties and manage the Council’s finances.  A confident IT user, the candidate should have experience of using Microsoft office and be capable of using a content-managed website.    

The post is home-based for 38  hours per month, but will require attendance at evening meetings.

The successful candidate will be employed under nationally agreed NJC terms and conditions of employment, benefits of which include a Local Government Pension Scheme and annual salary review.  The appointment will be made within salary scale LC1 (pts 15-25) £16215-£21734 pro rata (£8.428 per hour to £11.296 per hour), depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Mileage and financial allowance for the use of home as office are also payable, along with a laptop/printer which will be provided by the Parish Council.

For Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please contact
Louise Baudet – Clerk to Burton Green Parish Council

47 St Pauls Crescent

Coleshill

Birmingham B46 1BB

Email : burtongreen@hotmail.co.uk

Telephone : 07503 002948 (please leave name, address and email)

Closing Date : 10th January 2014     Interviews : 17th January 2014 (evening)