Local elections take place on Thursday, 9th May – for Hatley Parish Council and the district council.
For our parish council, now is the ideal time to join a great team.
Would you consider putting yourself forward?
Please contact Kim Wilde, our clerk – clerk@hatley-pc.gov.uk – for further information or speak to one of your current parish councillors.
- Applications close on 9th April at 4.00 pm – that’s the time they have to be with South Cambs District Council in Cambourne… see page two of this notice of election.
- Why become a parish councillor?
- To be eligible, you need to be on the electoral roll and have lived in Hatley for a year or more.
What’s involved in being a councillor?
The council comprises five members: a chairman, vice-chairman and three others. What binds our parish councillors is…
- Passionate about living in Hatley and want to make a difference.
- Wish to serve their community.
- Provide a voice for residents.
- Interested in local current affairs.
- Want to help shape the future of Hatley.
- Like the challenges of being a councillor.
If you have similar feelings, then please CONSIDER JOINING THE PARISH COUNCIL!
The post is unpaid and the term of office will run until the next election in May 2030.
As a parish councillor you would be expected to attend parish council meetings, which are held five times a year (plus the occasional Extraordinary Meeting).
To be considered for the vacancy you must be…
- Aged 18 or over.
- An elector.
- A resident or worker based within three miles of the parish during the past year.
- About the parish council.
SCDC elections too
The South Cambs District Council election also takes place on 7th May – Hatley is one of eleven villages in The Mordens ward.
Do you have a vote – or would you like a postal vote? Go to this page for details.
Page re-created 31st March 2026.