Parish Council Clerk – Make a Real Difference in Your Community!

Are you a positive person?
Are you passionate about community life?
Do you enjoy organisation, variety, and working with people?
Would you love a role where your work truly matters?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and community-minded Parish Council Clerk to become the backbone of our Parish Council and help shape the future of our village.

This is a rewarding and varied role at the heart of local democracy. As Clerk, you will work closely with elected councillors, residents, and local partners to ensure the smooth running of council business and the delivery of projects that enhance our community.

About the Parish Council

Copplestone Parish Council is a parish council in Devon serving the village of Copplestone, the population is 1303 (2021 census) The council has set a precept of £41,000 for 2026/2027

Copplestone Parish Council plays a vital role in representing and supporting the local community. It ensures residents’ views are heard, particularly on planning and local services, and works to improve the quality of life in the parish.

The Council manages and maintains community facilities such as parks, allotments, and public spaces, sets a local budget funded through the council tax precept, and supports local initiatives and events.

At its heart, the Parish Council exists to serve the community, strengthen local identity, and make a positive difference to everyday life.

The Council runs a number of services including:

• Comments on every planning application for the area
• Operating Sunnymead and Fernworthy Open Spaces
• Village Maintenance and Verge Cutting
• Manages the allotments
• Maintains the war memorial
• Supports community events, including firework displays and summer fun days
• Supports crime awareness, prevention, events and initiatives
• Speed reduction initiatives
• Environmental projects

The Council has ambitious plans for the future, including enhancing Fernworthy Park, increasing the size of the Copplestone united football Club pitch, installing dedicated toilet facilities to support the children’s football club, replacing the fencing at Sunnymead Park, and working towards the long-term goal of providing a new village hall for the community.

FULL DETAILS AND THE RECRUITMENT PACK CAN BE FOUND HERE