Who We Are & What We Do
Bitteswell and Bittesby Parish Council consists of 6 councillors who serve for a four year term ending in 2027.
Our councillors are elected or co-opted. If you would like to become a councillor or find out more about what they do then please contact the clerk.
Council Meetings are usually held every other month at Bitteswell Village Hall. See the diary of meetings for more information.
For further information relating to the services offered by the Parish Council please contact the clerk who will be happy to give advice and assistance.
Councillors
Chairman of the Council for 2024-2025: Councillor John Allsopp
Vice-Chairman of the Council for 2024-2025: Councillor Pippa Clarkson
John Allsopp |
07734 933871 |
Roseberry, Valley Lane, Bitteswell, LE17 4SA |
Nigel Chapman |
01455 558692 |
Millers Barn, Hall Lane, Bitteswell, LE17 4LN |
Pippa Clarkson |
07803 254073 |
Vine House, The Green, Bitteswell, LE17 4SB |
Kevin Dumbill |
07958 579574 |
Bittles Barn, Valley Farm, Valley Lane, Bitteswell, LE17 4SA |
Vacancy |
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Vacancy |
Register of Members' Interests
Representatives to committees and associations
- Councillor Pippa Clarkson is the council's representative to Magna Park Lutterworth Community Liaison Group.
- Councillor Nigel Chapman is the council's representative to Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils.
District and County Councillor
The District and County Councillor representing Bitteswell with Bittesby is Councillor Rosita Page.
To discuss any local issues of concern please email Rosita on:
Please click here to visit Councillor Page's information on Harborough District Council's website.
Useful Information
Code of Conduct (PDF, 357 Kb)
It Takes All Sorts (PDF, 5.2 Mb)
Powers and duties of parish councils (PDF, 118 Kb)
The Good Councillor's Guide (PDF, 1.7 Mb)
Rules for councillors
A councillor has a responsibility to:
• Attend meetings when summoned to do so; the notice to attend a council meeting is, in law, a summons, because they have a duty to attend.
• Consider, in advance of the meeting, the agenda and any related documents which were sent with the summons.
• Take part in meetings and consider all the relevant facts and issues on matters which require a decision including the views of others expressed at the meeting.
• Take part in voting and respect decisions made by the majority of those present and voting.
• Ensure, with other councillors, that the council is properly managed.
• Represent the whole electorate, and not just those who voted for you.
Nolan Principles |
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Selflessness: |
you should act in the public interest |
Integrity: |
you should not put yourself under any obligations to others, allow them improperly to influence you or seek benefit for yourself, family, friends or close associates |
Objectivity: |
you should act impartially, fairly and on merit |
Accountability: |
you should be prepared to submit to public scrutiny necessary to ensure accountability |
Openness: |
you should be open and transparent in your actions and decisions unless there are clear and lawful reasons for non-disclosure |
Honesty |
you should always be truthful |
Leadership: |
as a councillor, you should promote, support and exhibit high standards of conduct and be willing to challenge poor behaviour. |