Councillor Hub

Councillor Topic Notes

Please use the links below to view brief notes on topics relevant to your role as a Councillor. 

Welcome New Councillor

CTN1 - Roles and Responsibilities 

CTN2 - Powers and Duties 

CTN2a - Full List of Powers 

CTN3 - Meetings 

CTN4 - Finance 

CTN5 - Planning 

CTN6 - Handling Information

CTN7 - Risk 

Member Officer Protocol 

Training Opportunities - please contact officers to book any training.

Mulberry & Co offer training opportunities for Councillors and Officers. Please use the below link for details of upcoming courses:

https://www.mulberryandco.co.uk/remote-training/ 

NALC also run various webinars and training events as below:

Events (nalc.gov.uk) 

 It Takes All Sorts - NALC's booklet about being a Councillor

Downloadable Forms

Register of Interests Form

Declaration of Acceptance of Office

Summons to Attend Meetings Form

Election Spending Return 

Agenda Item/Motion Request Form 

Useful Links

West Sussex Association of Local Councils

National Association of Local Councils

West Sussex County Council

Horsham District Council 

Please click to view further useful articles/documents:

Power to the People  (NALC)

The Good Councillor Guide

JPAG Practitioner's Guide 

How to respond to Planning Applications