1. HOW TO RECRUIT NEW PARISH COUNCILLORS Hilary Gibbins Nottinghamshire Association of Local Councils

2. In 2011 50% of councils had an ‘insufficiency of candidates’ Parish Councils generally don’t reflect all sections of the community Numbers coming forward are dwindling INTRODUCTION

3. WHY RECRUIT MORE COUNCILLORS? Eligible for Local Council Award Eligible for General Power of Competence Better for the community

4. HOW TO RECRUIT MORE COUNCILLORS Raise the profile of the parish council and what it has achieved.

5. Distribute leaflets, flyers and posters

6. Meet and talk to local people Target specific individuals

7. Use your website Include info on role of councillor Include a blog or ‘day in the life of’ stories

8. GOOD LUCK!