After many, many years (at least 18!) on the Parish Council, Graham Ward has now resigned, due to moving away from the village.

We would like to THANKS Graham profusely for his services to the village during his time as a Councillor and wish him and his wife the very best in their new home. 

At our last meeting Simon Hordern was co-opted as a Councillor. Simon is keen to get involved in village life and we are very pleased to welcome him to the team. 

The Parish Council has now also moved to a new venue- Dennington Village Hall which is larger, has better parking facilities and has easier accessibility. 

The address of the Village Hall is: 

Dennington Village Hall  Framlingham Road Dennington   IP13 8DD 

We will continue to try and meet on the 2nd Thursday of alternate months, subject to hall availability. 

If you would like to attend meetings and are struggling to get there, please let us know. We will try to help with lifts where we can. 

We still have two vacancies for Parish Councillors. 

You can become a councillor for the town or parish where you live or work, or a town or parish within 3 miles of where you live.

What it takes to be a town or parish councillor
Being an effective councillor requires both commitment and hard work. Your council’s clerk will be able to give you information as to the usual timing of meetings, the type of work the council does, and other relevant information about the role of a councillor in your area, so that you can understand the demands that will be placed on your time.

Becoming a councillor is both a rewarding and privileged form of public service. You will be in a position to make a difference to the quality of other people’s daily lives and prospects, and to improve your local area. You do not need any previous experience of being a councillor, but you will need to be passionate about your local area and dedicated to working as part of a team for the benefit of your residents.

Could I be a councillor?
There are certain criteria that you must meet to be eligible to be a councillor.
You must:
Be a British citizen or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union
Be at least 18 years old
Be registered to vote in the area, or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12months before an election
Have lived within 3 miles/4.8km of the parish for at least 12 months before an election